Buying and selling a home is most likely the biggest financial decision of your life.
That statement alone might be enough to convince the average person that home buying and selling is not something they should attempt without the help of a professional.
But others may want to test their independence and take on the task themselves to avoid having to pay a commission. However, the job is not as easy as it seems.
So why should you hire a Realtor? Here are five reasons:
- They are experts. If you wouldn’t try to cut your own hair, diagnose your own ailments or fly your own plane, then why would you try to buy or sell your own home? There is a reason that experts exist in their respective fields, and that is because they have devoted their lives to studying the task. Therefore, they live, eat and breathe in a world that you only visit every now and then. Rely on a Realtor’s expertise to get the job done right.
- Their reach is extensive. Realtors have connections, and their expansive network of contacts can ultimately benefit you when it comes to buying or selling a home. Not only do they have access to more listings and potential buyers, but they are connected to mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, interior designers and others whose services you may need to rely on.
- They are skilled negotiators. Buying and selling a home inevitably involves some type of negotiating. Think of a Realtor as a professional negotiator working on your behalf. A Realtor will focus on your specific needs when coming to a conclusion in a negotiation.
- They adhere to a strict code of ethics. Real estate agents who belong to the National Association of Realtors are held to higher standards than other licensed agents. There is a Code of Ethics that Realtors are expected to follow that outlines Realtors’ duties to clients and customers, duties to the public and duties to other Realtors.
- They work for you day and night. Realtors generally work around the clock to find listings for you and market your home. A good Realtor will also be available to you at all times to answer any questions or easy any concerns that you may have.
In addition to more work and stress placed on yourself, attempting to buy or sell a home without a Realtor could very well result in you not achieving the outcome you envisioned. Remember, the biggest financial decision of your life is not something you want to take lightly!
Looking to hire a Realtor in the Auburn-Opelika area? Contact Ryan Roberts at 334-750-9872, or email Ryan at [email protected]!
