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HIRE AN AGENT | 16
6 REASONS TO HIRE AN AGENT
PAPERWORK EXPERIENCE
PRICING KNOWLEDGE
All of the contracts, disclosures, and other required
paperwork can seem overwhelming. With regulations
constantly changing in the real estate industry, it is good
to have a Realtor there to help explain everything to you.
Real estate professionals understand home values and
everything that affects them. A Realtor will share this
insight with you to help you make a smart and solid
offer, whether it be well over, well below, or close to the
property’s actual list price.
NEGOTIATIONS
Realtors represent their buyers during the entire
transaction process. Being one of the biggest purchases
a person will ever make, the buyer tends to be more
emotionally involved. It is helpful to have a Realtor act as
a “buffer” in negotiations.
Realtors are licensed professionals who are educated
and trained in the real estate field. Being experienced
with the entire sales process, they can help guide you
through your home buying journey.
Anyone can get on the internet or flip on the news to
get the latest real estate headlines, but a Realtor will
effectively explain the current market conditions and
decipher exactly what they mean to you.
AWARENESS
Many buyers begin their home search knowing exactly
what they want to find, while many others have a
vague idea. Being too specific or too broad can make
for a very long search process. A Realtor can help you
prioritze and make you aware of options you might not
have considered, as well as point out features and flaws
in a home that you may have overlooked.
Tyler Minges, HUFF Realty | BUYER’S GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE