5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®
1. A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a
home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents,
insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements.
A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays or
costly mistakes.
2. 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 ____ days. And it usually
takes another 60 days or so for the transaction to close after an offer is
accepted.
3. Real estate has its own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you
can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that
language.
4. REALTORS® 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.
5. REALTORS® provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest,
and security, not just four walls and roof, home selling or buying is often a
very emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase
they’ll every make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you
keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most important to you.