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7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®
REALTORS®
aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of
REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR®
difference for home buyers:
- Ethical
treatment.
Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on
professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR®’s client, you can
expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. The
first obligation is to you, the client. - An expert
guide.
Buying a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other
technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best
deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also,
there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work
with a professional who can speak the language. - Objective
information and opinions.
REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and
more. They also have objective information about each property. REALTORs® can
use that data to help you determine if the property has what you need. By
understanding both your needs and search area, they can also point out
neighborhoods you don’t know much about but that might suit your needs better
than you’d thought. - Expanded
search power.
Sometimes properties are available but not actively advertised. A REALTOR® can
help you find opportunities not listed on home search sites and can help you
avoid out-of-date listings that might be showing up as available online but are
no longer on the market. - Negotiation
knowledge.
There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at
every angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that
allows enough time for you to complete inspections and investigations of the
property before you are bound to complete the purchase. - Up-to-date
experience.
Most people buy only a few homes in their lifetime, usually with quite a few
years in between each purchase. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and
regulations change. REALTORS® handle hundreds of transactions over the course
of their career. - Your rock
during emotional moments.
A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for most people,
property represents the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned,
but objective, third party helps you stay focused on the issues most important
to you.