5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Real Estate Agent

Real estate transactions may seem like they are very straight forward, but the reality is there can be unexpected hurdles. Experience and general market knowledge that only a professional real estate agent can provide will add tremendous value for any transaction both smooth or complicated. Here are some points as to why you want to hire a professional for the job.

Paperwork – For every transaction there comes a lot of documents. Offers, purchase and sale agreements, disclosures and more are all things that are necessary for each deal. On top of this, there are important tasks and dates to have things completed by which can all be facilitated by your real estate professional.

Steps of the Sale – You may be able to locate a home of interest to buy, but then what? Only a professional agent can help guide you through all of the steps to purchase that home. This includes assisting you with crafting an offer that is strategic based on current market conditions. Not only do you want to have a smooth purchase, but you also don’t want to overpay.

Negotiating and Communication – Both are key to any transaction and there are many parties involved. Buyers, sellers, mortgage agents, inspectors, appraisers and others are all involved and need to be dealt with. An agent can assist with the communication to keep on schedule so that no important steps are missed.

Home Value –  Picking the right list price is also very important. Price it too high and you will risk the home sitting on the market. Price it too low and you leave money on the table. Only a professional agent will help you with valuable market data to help you arrive at the most appropriate price.

Market Knowledge – You can read as much as you want online or try to search for active and sold properties, but only a professional agent has their finger on the pulse of what is going on. They can assist you with all of this information and guide you through a negotiation without paying too much or offending a seller with an offer that is low.

Do you have questions about the current real estate market? Contact me today.