1. Assistance with paperwork: Every state has varying requirements for contracts regarding real estate sales and these guidelines are always changing. A Realtor is an expert and can help you successfully navigate the mountains of paperwork that go along with a real estate transaction.
2. What do you do after you find your dream home?: There are hundreds of actions that need to happen during the course of a transaction. A Realtor is a professional and is experienced in how to handle the numerous tasks that need to be done in order to get your dream home.
3. Do you know how to negotiate?: Maybe you think you can handle your own during negotiations but did you know that there are over 11 different people that you will need to negotiate with? From home inspection companies to the buyer or seller, there are several different parties that will be involved.
4. What is the home you are buying or selling actually worth?: It is imperative that your home is priced correctly in order to attract buyers. A Realtor can guide you in pricing your home in order to bring in buyers and shorten the time your home is on the market. According to the National Association of Realtors, the average for sale by owner home sold for $210,000 while the average home sold by a Realtor sold for $245,000.
5. Are you aware of what’s actually going on in the market?: There is always information on the news about what’s happening in the world of real estate but do you know exactly what’s happening in your market? A professional realtor will know exactly what’s happening in your neighborhood and will be able to pass their knowledge onto you, making your experience both a successful and educated one.