Why Should You Use a Real Estate Agent?FRANK JERMUSEK

Buying property is a big life and financial decision. It’s not something that should be taken lightly.Nowadays, with modern day technology, when it comes to purchasing property, there are many websites

and apps that you can use to help you find what you’re looking for. As a result, to some, real estate agentsmight seem like nonessential. However, the opposite is actually true!

Hiring a real estate agent can get you the best property forthe best price while you have to do as little work as

possible. Experience in the market allows agents to help yousell or buy. Below are some reasons why everyone shouldhire a real estate agent when selling or buying property.

Better access and convenience

Real estate agents know the neighborhoods inside and out. Some properties aren’t listedonline and only agents have access to them. By hiring an agent you will have access to allof the available properties listed online, listed by your agent and listed by other agents.

Negotiating is a difficult skill to masterBuying property is a big deal and will cost a lot of money. It’s not a small decision. Since it is such a hugefinancial investment and a big life decision, when it comes to negotiating with the seller you might loseyour cool. Having an agent speak on your behalf and objectively make requests, such as repairs, saves

you the trouble of getting overly emotional. Moreover, real estate agents do this for a living.

We are professional negotiators and know exactly what to ask and how to ask for it. Having an agent giveyou advice and speak for you can go a long way helping you get what you want without ruining a deal!

Dealing with the legal logisticsPaperwork is one of the biggest parts of a real estate deal and there is a lot of it. Offers andcounteroffers are usually limited by a time frame. The chances that you miss something, not

initialing somewhere or not checking a box, can drop significantly when someone who knows thepaperwork inside and out is handling it. Additionally, understanding everything drawn out in a

contract might be difficult for someone who hasn’t had exposure to the legal and real estate jargon.

You will know exactly what is happeningMost real estate agents are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and upon joiningagree to abide by a code of ethics. Under the code, agents are required to put the client’s’ interestsbefore his own, fully disclose all of the problems with a property, and be truthful in advertising. Not

only are agents required by the code to be truthful with you but many agents work based on referralsso doing best by their clients will ensure that their name get passed along for future business.

Pricing expertiseMany real estate agents are able to set a price on a piece of property the minute they walk throughthe door. Experienced agents will also know how well a neighborhood holds its value. While anyonecan go online and look at information from comparable lots, real estate agents have the experienceto know if a listing is overpriced or underpriced. From past experiences negotiating with sellers an

experienced real estate agent will know when they will be able to work out a better deal for you.

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