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5 Reasons You Need a REALTORÒ
#1 - Selling or Buying a home is time consuming. Even in a strong market, homes in our area stay on the market for an average of 60 to 90 days. And it usually takes another 60 days or so for the transaction close after an offer is accepted.
#2 - Real Estate has it's own language. If you don't know a CMA from a HUD, you can understand why it is important to work with someone who speaks that language.
#3 - REALTORSÒ have done it before. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each purchase. And even if you've done it before, laws and regulations change. That’s why having an expert on your side is critical.
#4 - REALTORSÒ provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest, and security, not just four walls and roof, home selling or buying is a very emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they'll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most important to you.
#5 - REALTORSÒ are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSÒ, a trade organization of more than 1 million members nationwide. REALTORSÒ subscribe to a stringent code of ethics that helps guarantee the highest level of service and integrity.
How to evaluate an Agent:
In making your decision to work with an agent, there are certain questions you should ask when evaluating a potential agent.
The first question you should ask is whether the agent is a REALTOR® ? You should then ask: Does the agent have an active real estate license in good standing? To find this information, you can check with your state's governing agency.
Does the agent belong to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or a reliable online home buyer’s search service? Multiple Listing Services are cooperative information networks of REALTORS® that provide descriptions of most of the houses for sale in a particular region.
Is real estate their full-time career? What real estate designations does the agent hold? Which party is he or she representing--you or the seller?
This discussion is supposed to occur early on, at "first serious contact" with you. The agent should discuss your state's particular definitions of agency, so you'll know where you stand. In exchange for your commitment, how will the agent help you accomplish your goals? Show you homes that meet your requirements and provide you with a list of the properties he or she is showing you?
I would be glad to answer any questions, so please feel free to contact me.
Heather Elsberry, REALTOR®
404-842-1555 Office
404-934-7066 Direct
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