In this day and age, buyers and sellers have unlimited access to the web and all the real estate sites such as Zillow and Realtor.com, but it is still in your best interest to have a real estate agent working for you when you are buying or selling a home.
If you are a buyer, you can search for homes on many websites, but a real estate agent has access to MLS Pin and can set you up to receive emails with homes that specifically meet your criteria. This weeds out many hours of searching yourself for houses that are not in your price range or suit your needs. For a seller, they can get your house out there and noticed and in the inboxes of buyers that are looking for houses exactly like yours.
A realtor knows the market and the neighborhoods and other realtors. They are your go between. They can arrange showings and open house appointments and save you lots of time. They can handle all the showings for sellers, and eliminate the phone tag and missed showings which inevitably occur.
Your agent is experienced in negotiating. Whether they are working for the buyer or seller, they are skilled in negotiating the best price for their client. It pays to have your own agent working in your corner rather than relying on the seller's agent whose first loyalty is always to their client.
A real estate agent can connect you with the correct financial institution to handle the financing as well as an attorney to handle the paperwork. They can explain the ins and outs of the real estate contract and make sure you are informed every step of the way and comfortable.
Whether buying or selling, a real estate agent is invaluable to your piece of mind.
BOLD Real Estate are your community experts. We live and work in the BOLDTowns we serve. Let us help take the anxiety out of your real estate transaction.
Visit www.boldrealestate.com or call 508-999-9800 for all your real estate needs.