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Why Use a REALTOR®
Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and staffing open houses, and coordinating with other professionals in the sales process.
Only about half of all real estate agents are REALTORS® -- the top half, in our not-so-humble opinion. REALTORS® work independently, for small agencies, or for large brokerages. They help people buy and sell residential or commercial properties, vacation homes, and land; they conduct appraisals; they operate in the United States and in other countries; some specialize in auctions; and others are buyer's representatives. For more information about REALTORS®, visit www.realtor.org.
Should I use a real estate broker? How do I find one?
Using a real estate broker is a good idea. A real estate professional can guide you through all the details, including financial ones, of buying a home. A real estate broker will be well acquainted with all the important things you'll want to know about a neighborhood. The agent will help you determine the price range you can afford and will search the classified ads and multiple listing services for homes in your price range. The broker also has immediate access to homes as soon as they're put on the market, so your chances of locating what you want increase.
Once you want to make an offer, the broker can point out ways to structure your deal to save you money. The agent will explain the different types of mortgages, guide you through the paperwork, and answer last-minute questions when you sign the final papers.
You should be aware that unless you have specifically requested a Buyer's Agent, the agent essentially represents the seller.
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