By Patrick Nolan | January 06th, 2009
There are really too many detailed reasons to list but here are a few.
1. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power.
2. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. 3. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. 4. Your REALTOR® can help you negotiate 5. Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property.
6. Your REALTOR® can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.
7. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.
8. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. 9. Your REALTOR® will know when, where and how to advertise your property. 10. When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties.
11. Your REALTOR® can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position. 12. Your REALTOR® can help close the sale of your home.
Source: NAR