5 Reasons To Hire a Realtor When Buying
1) They Represent You and Your Best Interests
Simply put, a buyer’s agent works for you. That means that throughout every step of the process, they have your best interest at heart. They will be responsible for handling all the paperwork and any issues that may arise while putting the deal together.
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2) They Actively Search for Your Perfect Home
While you may have attempted to search through listings on your own, an experienced, professional buyer’s agent has a much more comprehensive network of information to draw from. This includes having access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), where they can find listings that you may not have access to on your own. Also, given their relationship with other agents in the community, they may be privy to properties that haven’t even made it to the MLS yet.
Additionally, if your agent is an expert in the neighbourhood you’re considering (and they should be if you’re relying on their expertise!), they may have already viewed some of the homes that you are considering and may be able to help you weed out unsuitable properties, saving you both time and money.
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3) They Have Market Knowledge & Neighborhood Expertise
Your buyer’s agent should be able to give you both the pros and cons of the neighbourhood that you are considering moving into. They will have access to valuable information such as the average cost of utilities, zoning, traffic patterns, and local schools.
This is especially important if you’re making the move to an area you’re not already familiar with. Finding the perfect property is just one part of the homebuying process. An agent who is an expert in your new neighbourhood can help you ensure that you have chosen not just a home, but a community that meets your family’s needs.
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4) They’re Pros in Negotiating and Writing Offers
Most real estate agents are skilled negotiators because this is what they do for a living. When you put in an offer to purchase a home, your agent will negotiate on your behalf. An experienced buyer’s agent will be able to advise you on how to make the best offer for each particular property, covering everything from offering price to closing date and all the details in between.
Moreover, your agent will make sure that your offer and the final agreement include any appropriate contingencies, conditions or clauses required to protect your interests.
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5) It’s Free to You!
Some potential buyers are not even aware that in most cases, buyers do not pay any commission to their Realtor®. In a standard residential sales contract, the seller is responsible for paying commission to both their listing agent and the buyer’s agent. As a buyer then, there’s no reason not to hire your own agent who can advocate on your behalf.
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Where Can I Find a Good Buyer’s Agent?
These days it may seem like it’s easy to find a real estate agent – just Google it – but it’s worth it to do your homework and look into an agent before you commit to working with them. Ask your friends or family to refer you to an agent they had a positive experience with. If that’s not possible, check the Google Reviews of the agent you’re considering. People only bother to leave a review if they were very pleased or very unhappy with the service they received and either way, that could be extremely important to your decision making process!
If you’re ready to purchase a home or property, let the experts at Forest Hill Real Estate – GREY COUNTY go to work for you. With over 15 years of experience representing buyers and sellers in Grey County and the surrounding area, we would love the opportunity to get to know you and help you find your next home!
