Here are the top 10 reasons to hire a Real Estate Agent:
1. Education And Experience – You don’t need to know everything about buying and selling real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does.
2. Neighborhood Knowledge – Agents either possess intimate knowledge or they know where to find the industry buzz about your neighborhood.
3. Agents Are Buffers – Agents take the spam out of your property showings and visits. If you’re a buyer of new homes, your agent will whip out his/her sword and keep the buyer’s agent at bay, preventing them from biting or nipping at your heels.
4. Professional Networking – Real estate agents network with other professionals, many of whom provide services that you will need to buy or sell.
5. Develop Relationships For Future Business – The basis for an agent’s success and continued career is referrals.
6. Price Guidance – Contrary to what some people believe, agents do not select prices for sellers and buyers.
7. Negotiation Skills and Confidentiality – Top producing agents negotiate well because, unlike most buyers and sellers, they can remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction and because they are skilled. It’s part of their job description.
8. Market Conditions Information – Real estate agents can disclose market conditions, which will govern your selling or buying process. Many factors determine how you will proceed.
9. Handling Volumes of Paperwork – One page deposit receipts were prevalent in the early 1970s. Today’s agreements run 10 pages or more.
10. Answer Questions After Closing – Many questions can pop up that were overlooked in the excitement of closing. Good agents stand by ready to assist.
