Purchasing a home is likely one of the weightiest and most significant financial decisions you will ever make. It is a process full of excitement, anticipation, nuance, and lots of paperwork. The real estate market is always changing, but having an agent who is ready and equipped to navigate the buying or selling process with you is more valuable now than ever. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Bright MLS shows that 91% of respondents agree that “it would be very stressful to navigate the home buying process without a real estate agent or broker.”
So let’s dig into 4 reasons why a real estate agent is crucial in today’s market!
- Market expertise. When you work with a real estate agent, you are opening the door to extensive market knowledge, both on a national and local scale. It is quite our job to stay on top of real estate trends and to know how to best navigate the current market. Tapping into this knowledge and years of experience in the industry saves the client countless hours of personal research and alleviates stress in the meantime.
- Negotiation proficiency. One of the most crucial steps in a transaction process is negotiating. However, this can also be the step that leaves a buyer feeling most anxious and taken advantage of. Having a real estate agent as your negotiator and advocate can ensure that you truly are getting the most “bang for your buck,” and that your personal needs and desires are being given a voice in the transaction process.
- Paperwork and legal assistance. It is probably safe to say that disclosures, legalities, and documentation are nobody’s favorite part of a real estate transaction. It is, however, essential to the process. Having a real estate agent who is adept at interpreting these documents into understandable language, willing to help you understand what you are putting your signature on, and able to scan documents for potential issues and loopholes, is just one more huge reason you want an agent on your team!
- Access to networking resources. Having a realtor at your side also means that you have access to the resources and relationships they have built in the industry over the course of several years. This can be invaluable as you hire lenders, inspectors, and other professionals throughout your process. Knowing that your agent can recommend these individuals and their work means a few less decisions for you to make, and much more peace of mind along the way!
For these reasons, and many more, it is crucial to have a real estate agent by your side in today’s ever-evolving market. If you are interested in working with The Sue Neihouser Team to “unlock new doors”, please know that it would be an honor to walk alongside you!
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