Why should you choose to work with a Realtor®?
Professional real estate sales people are trained and experienced in selling real estate. Hiring a real estate professional will help in the buying or selling of your home. Real estate agents have knowledge of the current market. This will benefit you as the consumer to get reliable information when it is time to place a value on a property. Through the transaction your real estate professional will assist and advise you on legal, financial issues, and real estate disclosures associated with transferring of title. Taking care of all the details that buyers and sellers may not be aware of associated with the transaction. A great real estate professional will handle all the negotiations and documentation, opening of escrow, inspections, appraisals, and walk through. Handling all the paperwork from beginning to end a real estate professional will save you time and money.
The agent you choose should be able to supply you with the following services:
- A "Comparative Market Analysis" (CMA) to analyze and determine the appropriate market value of your home
- Maximum exposure for your property through:
- Multiple listing service
- Open Houses
- Advertising
- Signage and Flyers
- Internet Marketing
- Pre-qualifying prospective buyers to ensure a successful closing and not to waste your time
- Mortgage Services for the buyer such as:
- Lender referrals
- Financing Options
- Inform you on seller assisted financing options
- Your agent will handle all of the phone calls, inquiries, appointments & showings.
- Negotiation skills along with presenting offers and designing counter offers, off-setting the emotional aspect of decision making.
- Proper preparation of the real estate purchase contract and handling escrow instructions and the terms and conditions of the sale.
- Your Realtor® should assist you with coordinating transaction services such as inspections, appraisals, insurance, etc.
- Coordinate the closing process and estimating closing cost and final net proceeds.