Get a REALTOR® to Ensure
Home
Buying Success
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Buying and selling real
estate is a complex matter. At first it might seem that by checking local
picture books or online sites you could quickly find the right home at the
right price.
But a
basic rule in real estate is that all properties are unique. No two properties
– even two identical models on the same street – are precisely and exactly
alike. Homes differ and so do contract terms, financing options, inspection
requirements and closing costs. Also, no two transactions are alike.
In
this maze of forms, financing, inspections, marketing, pricing and negotiating,
it makes sense to work with professionals who know the community and much more.
Those professionals are the local REALTORS® who serve your area.
How Do You Choose a REALTOR®?
In
every community you’re likely to find a number of realty brokerages. Because
there is heated competition, local REALTORS® must fight hard to succeed in your
community.
The
best place to find a local REALTOR® is from Previous clients. The experiences
and recommendations of past clients can be invaluable.
Other
sources include open houses, local advertising, websites such as Realtor.com,
Trulia and Zillow, referrals from other REALTORS®, recommendations from
neighbors, and suggestions from lenders, attorneys, financial planners and
CPAs. In many cases buyers will interview several REALTORS® before selecting
one professional to work with. These interviews represent a good opportunity to
consider such issues as training, experience, representation and professional
certifications.
What to Expect From a REALTOR®
Once
you select a REALTOR® you will want to establish a proper business
relationship. You likely know that some REALTORS® represent sellers while
others represent buyers. Each REALTOR® will explain the options available,
describe how he or she typically works with individuals and provide you with
complete agency disclosures (the ins and outs of your relationship with the
agent) as required in your state.
Once
hired for the job, the REALTOR® will provide you with information detailing
current market conditions, financing options and negotiating issues that might
apply to a given situation.
Remember:
Because market conditions can change and the strategies that apply in one
negotiation may be inappropriate in another, this information should not be set
in stone. During your time in the marketplace REALTORS® will keep you updated
and alert you to each step in the transaction process.
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