First time home buyers always start with the same question – Do I need a realtor or not? Well, some people prefer to do all the research, house hunting and make all the decisions themselves. While this isn’t a bad thing by any means when choosing to use a realtor you are still the person in charge when it comes to choosing all the aspects of the purchasing process. Just a few of the major benefits of using a realtor is having an industry expert on your side to help you navigate the sometimes difficult market and their wealth of resources you can tap to find a home that is right for you!
Realtors help their client find homes in their desired area and schedule showings to tour the house. They can research neighborhood ratings and school stats for any house you are interested in seconds. Realtors also have more experience in the negotiation process and know how to craft a purchase agreement with your budget and best interest in mind. When selling a home, a realtor will work as a buffer, doing this will rid yourself of wasted time you could spend meeting with under-qualified people.
The home buying process can be strenuous and confusing. Having someone guide you through the process that is knowledgeable and has your best interest in mind can help make it much less stressful for you. Even after closing on your new home you can still go to your realtor with questions and they will be available to help with any concerns until you’re settled in your new home.
On average, real estate agents have 10 years of experience in the business giving them more knowledge of the home buying process. 87% of buyers in 2017 used a real estate agent to find their home. 89% of those buyers said they would use a realtor again. Not everyone prefers to use a realtor when buying or selling a home but these are just a couple of reasons it would benefit you to do so.
If you have questions about the home buying process or you need help finding the right realtor for you reach out to tkteam@amerifirst.us!