12 Reasons to use a REALTOR®
Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.
Below is partial list of the services provided by your local REALTOR®:
1. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power.
2. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search.
3. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property.
4. Your REALTOR® will negotiate on your behalf
5. Your REALTOR®, by way of the Contract of Purchase and Sale and Subject Clauses, provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property.
6. Your REALTOR® can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.
7. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.
8. When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties.
9. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public.
10. Your REALTOR® will know when, where and how to advertise your property..
11. Your REALTOR® can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position.
12. Your REALTOR® can help close the sale of your home.
For additional information on understanding agency relationships with your REALTOR® please visit Realtor.ca.