Why Hire a Realtor?

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Real Estate

Buying or selling your home may just be one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever have to make. Why risk having it go wrong?

The internet has made loads of information in regards to real estate readily available at the palm of your hands. From market insights, photos of home listings and even some video tours, you can, for the most part, get a good feel of what is out there and the temperature of the market. However, what the internet cannot provide you are personalized and experienced educated answers that a realtor in your area can give. We are in the front line every day and are part of your community. It is our job to know what areas are good for you and competitive prices that are good for your budget depending on the current market trends. Market prices and conditions fluctuate often and are based on different factors. As a realtor, we are on top of the latest data in the area and know what it all means for you as a buyer or seller. Having someone who is on your side when it comes to beating the market is a giant help during whichever process you are going through.

Based on supply and demand, realtors help their clients determine what good selling and good buying price is. Considering the conditions of the market and competition, realtors can help guide you in finding the right price. We know how to ask and answer questions to get you to the right place. What’s the average price of similar homes? What is the average price per square foot? What have average market prices been recently? When selling a home, realtors make sure that the listing is at a competitive price and when clients are buying, realtors ensure that the purchase is at a fair price. Homes for sale are the core of a realtor’s job and knowledge about pricing comes from experience and research.

Another part of a realtor’s job is knowing how to negotiate. Not everyone is built for this type of task, but with a realtor on your side, you will have someone negotiating on your behalf and with your best interests in mind. We take away the pressure and emotions aspect you may have in the transaction and we value everything that you have on the line.

Finally, one of the most important reasons for hiring a realtor is because we care. We care about our community, we care about our neighborhoods and we care about you. We will forever be neighbors or friends that share the common love for our town. We have knowledge about every neighborhood you are looking into, backed by facts and data and personal experiences that you may want to know. Not only is buying or selling a home at a great price an important aspect in these transactions but also having a realtor by your side helping you with the ins and outs, whether big or small details, is why they are your most profitable decision when it comes to buying or selling a home.