Why use a REALTOR?

Weather you're looking for a hair dresser or an auto mechanic, when you want something done right you hire a professional. Why should buying or selling a home be any different? Here are the top 10 reasons why you should hire a professional REALTOR.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

You don't need to know everything about buying and selling real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does! REALTORS are trained professionals who have completed many courses to obtain a license. They've also closed numerous transactions containing hands on experience. A good professional can help you avoid pitfalls and mistakes before they even happen. Why? Because they've experienced it.

NEIGHBORHOOD KNOWLEDGE

Agents either possess intimate knowledge about your neighborhood or they know exactly where to find it. With numerous locations across DFW, we're sure to have all the resources you'll need during your journey. And if we don't have the answer, well find it!

SHOWING SAFETY AND AVAILABILITY

Working with a professional takes the spam out of your property showings. They will make sure any buyer coming through your home has been pre-screened and is pre-qualified. You never have to worry about making yourself available for showings because we handle all the work for you. Utilizing a third party service, all showing requests are sent to you directly for approval or denial. All showings are documented and accompanied by an agent to ensure safety. Your professional will gather feedback so you know how your home stands in comparison to others in the area.

EXPOSURE

More than every buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase homes. The majority of these searches start online. When you work with a real estate professional, your home is listed not only in the MLS but all the major home search sites. In addition, they are marketed within the professional community for advanced exposure.

MARKET CONDITIONS

Many factors will determine how to proceed with your real estate venture. A professional can disclosure market conditions that will help you decide if its the right time to buy, sell or sit.

PRICE GUIDANCE

Pricing is one of the most single important factors when selling a home. Pricing too high can deter quality buyers while pricing it slightly below market value could create a demand for your home. A professional will provide you with all the comps and help you understand your best pricing strategy.

NEGOTIATIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Professionals negotiate well because, unlike most buyers and sellers, they can remove themselves from the emotional aspect of the transaction. Working with only the facts, an agent can help firmly negotiate your sales price, repairs, and even additional costs associated with selling your home. They are also required to keep any and all information you divulge confidential, unless otherwise required by law to disclose.

HIGH VOLUMES OF PAPERWORK

One page deposit receipts were prevalent in the early 1970s. Today's purchase agreements run 10 pages or more (typically more). Do you know what documents and procedures you will need to complete? Do you know the time line in which is must all be done to ensure you close on time? A professional does.

LIABILITY

The legal paperwork involved in a home sale needs to be completed correctly. A seller can be held liable for fraud, negligence or breach of contract is he/she does not disclose property conditions properly. For example, if you fail to disclose hazard, nuisance or defect to the buyer, and they move into the property only to discover a problem, you could be facing a lawsuit. Unless you're a real-estate attorney, your agent probably knows more disclosure laws thank you do. Agents can make mistakes too, but they have professional errors-and-ommissions insurance to protect themselves as well as their clients.

QUESTIONS AFTER CLOSING

Many questions can pop up after closing. A professional is standing by ready to help when needed. Do you know what paperwork is required for your taxes once you've closed on your home?

Ready to start your real estate journey? Contact me today!

Macy Williams

REALTOR

281-543-3032

macysellshomes@gmail.com