5 Reasons to Work With a Realtor

KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CURRENT MARKETS, INTEREST RATES & LAWS
33% of buyers are buying for the first time. Whether it’s your first time or not, the market, interest rates and state
laws are constantly changing and a Realtor will help you navigate this. Realtors are required to take continued
education courses and stay up to date with new legislature and how it affects home buyers. Realtors constantly
communicate with Lenders and can help you find the right one who will loan on your home at the best rate.
ACCESS TO THE MLS
Realtors have access to information, that the general public does not. The Multiple Listing Service is one of the most
effective communication tools in the home buying and selling marketplace. Just because a home down the road was
listed at $350,000 doesn’t mean it sold for that amount. It could have closed for less or even more! A Realtor has
access to this information and because of that, can help you price your home or help you know what an appropriate
offer is.
THEY’LL GET YOU A BETTER PRICE
When you use a Realtor in the buying process, they help you get the most for your budget. They know when a home
is priced well or priced too high. A Realtor is knowledgeable about what certain features are worth and how that will
impact your finances for years to come. Not only can Realtors help you save money. they can help you get more. In a
survey of sellers who worked with Realtors on HAR.com, their final sales price was a median of 99% of the final
listing price.
EXPERIENCE HANDLING COMPLEX TRANSACTIONS
Realtors understand the complex processes that occur in a real estate transaction. For instance, the inspection and
being able to interpret details effectively to you. Realtors understand communications from your loan officers and
underwriters which will help you feel organized and aware of what’s happening in the transaction. If issues arise or
info is needed from you, a Realtor can advise you how to retrieve anything needed so your purchase can progress
with less stress.
THEY HAVE AN INNER PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
The real estate professional network is unique and Realtors are consistently interacting with each other about their
properties. A sizeable amount of realty transactions are off-market and it’s invaluable to have knowledge about
these deals and their terms. Realtors have a broad network and likely know the right people to help get information
you seek.
Don’t be afraid to ask your agent about the professional associations they may be affiliated with within their
industry!