Not
all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered
trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.
1. You’ll have an
expert to guide you through the process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure
forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page
settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best
deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes.
2.
Get objective information and opinions. REALTORS® can provide
local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They’ll
also be able to provide objective information about each property. A
professional will be able to help you answer these two important questions:
Will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment?
Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?
3.
Find the best property out there. Sometimes the property you are seeking is
available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some
investigation by your REALTOR® to find all available properties.
4.
Benefit from their negotiating experience. There are many negotiating factors,
including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession, and
inclusion or exclusion of repairs, furnishings, or equipment. In addition, the
purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete
appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound
to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations
and inspections are recommended or required.
5.
Property marketing power. Real estate doesn’t
sell due to advertising alone. In fact, a large share of real estate sales comes
as the result of a practitioner’s contacts through previous clients, referrals,
friends, and family. When a property is marketed with the help of a REALTOR®,
you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally
prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.
6. Real estate has its
own language.
If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to
work with a professional who is immersed in the industry and knows the real
estate language.
7. REALTORS® have done
it before.
Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a
few years in between each purchase. And even if you’ve done it before, laws and
regulations change. REALTORS®, on the other hand, handle hundreds of real
estate transactions over the course of their career. Having an expert on your
side is critical.
8. Buying and selling
is emotional.
A home often symbolizes family, rest, and security — it’s not just four walls
and a roof. Because of this, home buying and selling can be an emotional
undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever
make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on
both the emotional and financial issues most important to you.
9. Ethical treatment. Every member of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® makes a commitment to adhere to a strict Code of
Ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a
customer of a REALTOR®, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all
transaction-related matters. It is mandatory for REALTORS® to take the Code of Ethics
orientation and they are also required to complete a refresher course every
four years.
....provided courtesy of Nakia Evans, GRI, REALTOR
I am available to help you start your home search! As your real estate specialist, I would be happy to discuss your options and show you what's available that best suits your lifestyle. Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you would like to get together to discuss your choices.
Nakia Evans, GRI, REALTOR
Associate Broker
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
22 W. Padonia Avenue, Ste. A-100, Timonium, MD 21093
Office phone: 410.252.2111
Direct phone: 443-864-1358
Email: nakiaevans@cbintouch.com
Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation.
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