Save Time and Hassle with a Professional Real Estate Agent
Some things are better left to the experts.
In today’s wired world, information is just a click away and access to advice and DIY tutorials are right at our fingertips – so it might be tempting to skip hiring a real estate agent and do it all yourself. However, sifting through endless data will leave you chained to the screen, and knowing where to begin requires experience and education that you just can’t get in a scroll-down. That’s why to save your sanity and get the best deal whether you’re buying or selling, it pays to have a professional on your side.
Hiring a professional real estate agent saves you time, money and energy – and most of all makes the process of buying or selling a home much easier for you. And since your agent is just a smartphone away, you can get the deal you need for your family – without any of the hassle.
Here are 5 ways a professional real estate agent can make buying or selling a home easier than ever:
Qualified expertise for your home
A professional real estate agent buys and sells more homes in a year than a person will do in their entire life, so they can make sure you avoid the pitfalls that trip up beginners. For example, purchase agreements are long and confusing, and even one tiny mistake can lead to big problems. But since real estate agents deal with these contracts every day, they have the expertise to take you through the paperwork you need easily and efficiently.
Plus, professional agents have insider information about the local neighborhood, from the best schools and parks to the quickest work commutes. So your agent will know if there are developments in the works that will change the neighborhood, like a new power plant next door or a major highway construction. By finding out where the neighborhood is headed, you can avoid unpleasant surprises down the road.
A global network for your local questions
A real estate agent who is part of a bigger organization – like a RE/MAX agent – has the advantage of a global network to draw upon. With a larger community of experts behind them, your agent can get you detailed knowledge on the market conditions in your dream city around the world, or connect you to external experts such as mortgage brokers, attorneys, home inspectors, interior designers and more.
Drawing on this extended network means extended service for you, so that one call to your agent will get you the answers you need or the contacts you’re looking for – whether you’re just getting started or it’s a few years after your closing date.
Specialized training for peace of mind
Professional agents pursue continuous training, so you can rest assured knowing that your agent is always up to date with the latest information on real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and even local zoning laws. Plus, they have access to advanced training in state-of-the-art technology such as 3D video tours or online marketing, as well as specialized training for specific markets or property types.
Real estate agents are also skilled negotiators, trained to present your case and keep your information confidential from competing interests. Then, when it comes time to make the deal, your agent can have the tough conversations and take the heat, so you don’t have to. You get the great deal, without having to be the bad guy.
Sophisticated resources for the best results
A professional real estate agent has access to all the latest listings, so they will be the first person to know when a home that fits your criteria hits the market, so they can help you to react fast. An an agent will be ready to pounce and schedule a tour of the house as soon as possible. You don’t want to miss out on your dream home because someone who knew the market better saw it first!
At the same time, you can’t know what a home is really worth without information about the sales of similar homes in the neighborhood, so you’ll need a comparative market analysis from a professional agent. Since real estate agents study market history – such as recent data on the per meter cost of similar homes, number of days on the market and sale price history – they can analyze what your home is really worth. Armed with an understanding of what market conditions were like in the past, you can make the right decision for your property for the present moment.
Support that works for you
You work a full-time job where the to-do list never ends. You can’t spend all day on the phone to find properties to see or leave work in the middle of the day to show your home. But a professional real estate agent can work around your schedule to meet you when you’re free. And a lock box by your door means that they can show your home so that you don’t even have to be there!
Buying or selling a home is hard enough, so you need an expert in your corner who is looking out for your best interests. Your agent can be your emotional rock and help take the sting out of the rejection every time a buyer tells you no. And they will also go through all the phone calls and emails and only presents you with those offers that have real potential – so you don’t waste your time.
At the end of the day, the most important advantages to working with a professional real estate agent are simple. An agent gives you peace of mind and takes all the worry out of buying or selling a home – so you can get back to what you need to do: get your family ready for a major move.
Are you ready for an easy real estate experience? Get in touch and let me show you how buying or selling a home can be easier than you’ve ever imagined!
