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Why Use a REALTOR®
Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and staffing open houses, and coordinating with other professionals in the sales process.
Only about half of all real estate agents are REALTORS® -- the top half, in our not-so-humble opinion. REALTORS® work independently, for small agencies, or for large brokerages. They help people buy and sell residential or commercial properties, vacation homes, and land; they conduct appraisals; they operate in the United States and in other countries; some specialize in auctions; and others are buyer's representatives. For more information about REALTORS®, visit www.realtor.org.
Choosing A Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent can help save you time and effort in your search for the right home. Real estate professionals have access to home buying tools and experience that the average home buyer doesn't have. The real estate agent's role is to guide you through the home buying process and help you find the home that best suits your needs and price range. Real estate agents aren't necessary in every real estate transaction, but they can help you:
• Understand the paperwork and legal requirements
• Find the neighborhood for your lifestyle
• Find the home that meets your needs
• Search property values in your area
• Negotiate the final offer
• Coordinate the closing process
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