Program Success April 2015 Magazine | Page 21

BUENITA CARTER LEE

WHAT A REALTOR ® CAN DO FOR YOU
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 . PLUS ...
• 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 .
Buenita Carter Lee Real Estate Tallahassee , Florida April 2015
• 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 .
• 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 .
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719 North Calhoun St , Tallahassee , FL 32303
Phone : 850-701-2300 Buenita : 850-694-8122