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Why use a Realtor?
If you see a home as one of your most important investments, the REALTOR® you work with could be one of your most valuable resources. Unlike many real estate agents who are simply licensed by their state to do business, REALTORS® have taken additional steps to become members of the local board of REALTORS® and have agreed to act under and adhere to a strict "Code of Ethics."
- When Buying a home, you can benefit from the knowledge and skill of a
REALTOR®. Behind the scenes a REALTOR® can help you determine how much
home you can afford. Often a REALTOR® can suggest ways to accrue the
down payment and explain alternative financing methods.
- A REALTOR®, in addition to knowing the local money market, also can
tell you what personal and financial data to bring with you when you
apply for a loan. A REALTOR® is already familiar with current real
estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities,
and may be aware of local zoning changes that could affect your decision
to buy.
- A REALTOR® can usually research your housing needs in advance
through a Multiple Listing Service--even if you are relocating from
another city. When showing you a home, a REALTOR® can show you only
those homes best suited to your needs--size, style, features, location,
accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping, and other personal
preferences. A REALTOR® often can suggest simple, imaginative changes
that make a home more suitable for you and improve its utility and
value.
- A REALTOR® is sensitive to the importance you place on this major commitment you are about to make. Look for a real estate professional to facilitate negotiation of a win-win agreement that will satisfy both you and the seller.
- When Buying a home, you can benefit from the knowledge and skill of a
REALTOR®. Behind the scenes a REALTOR® can help you determine how much
home you can afford. Often a REALTOR® can suggest ways to accrue the
down payment and explain alternative financing methods.