Monday, October 12, 2009

What’s in it for me? Should I buy a home using a Realtor?

- It’s FREE. Typically, both buying and selling agent’s fees are paid by the seller.
- Your Realtor can help you narrow your search, by sending you selected homes that fit your criteria, saving you time, while keeping you up to date on newly listed properties. It’s like having a personal assistant.
- Your Realtor can help you negotiate. There are a plethora of negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment.
- Your Realtor can help you with performing due diligence. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few.
- Provide piece of mind. Your Realtor will make sure the closing process runs smoothly from offer acceptance through closing day.

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