When purchasing or selling a property, it is always a good idea to work with a professional, especially when it comes to the largest financial asset you own.
Agents can do everything from getting you the best price, showing you the most amount of homes, educating you on the marketing strategy and keeping you updated on important changes to contracts regarding the contracts.
So why should you work with a licensed real estate salesperson?
They will get you the best price
Whether you are buying or selling a home, an agent will get you the best price.
If selling your home, they will complete a comparative market analysis on your property, ensuring your home sells for top market value.
They can also guide you on best practices for selling your home – whether light staging is enough or to put money towards renovations and repairs. Your agent will have your home professionally photographed, marketed, and ready to be put up for sale. Getting your unique property in front of as many people as possible is the best way to ensure the most, and best, offers.
If you are purchasing a property, a licensed real estate salesperson will be able to look at what has sold in the area, factor in your preferences, and come to you with a purchase plan to tour properties and make effective offers. They will review home inspections with you so you’ll know if there are any major repairs that need to be done or any definiciences with the property, and advise you on next steps.
They know of more properties
If you are looking to purchase a home, agents may have access to more properties than you do.
They themselves or someone in their brokerage may have access to exclusive listings that are not on the market. They may also have access to properties that are about to go up for sale, so you get access to first viewings.
Agents will be able to show you different areas and types of homes from resale to new build, detached to condominiums so you can explore all options.
In turn, you will have access to more properties than you would doing the search alone.
They can negotiate for you
A licensed real estate salesperson will have experience negotiating on behalf of their clients. Their ability to understand market trends, pressures, and value will serve you to get the best price for your property, or alternatively, for the property you are looking to purchase.
Most clients have neither the real estate negotiation experience nor the time to acquire it. Working with an agent saves time and gets you the most bang for your buck.
They are knowledgeable
There is a lot to know about the real estate market, from clauses to closing to taxes and lawyers and everything in between. If you do not have a qualified professional with you, you might make mistakes that could cost you a substantial amount of money in the long run.
Conclusion
Using an agent should not be considered an added service when it comes to real estate transactions. When buying or selling, you’ll want someone in your corner who understands the ins and outs of the entire process, what to do if there is a hiccup, and how to negotiate the best deal on your behalf.
From open houses to getting the keys, and everything in between, a licensed real estate salesperson will be there to answer all your questions and make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible.
