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Questions
Buyers Should Ask their Agent | Why
Use a Realtor? | Things to Consider
Why you should
work with a REALTOR®:
- Working with a professional
REALTOR® to buy your home is a good idea for several reasons:
- They're familiar
with the process of buying a home and can explain things to you.
- They can easily access
information on all properties listed for sale by REALTOR®
in your area.
- They can set up appointments
for you to see homes that interest you.
- They'll help you complete
all necessary paperwork when it comes time to make an offer.
- They'll help you arrange
financing.
- They'll be there at
closing to answer questions and make sure everything runs smooth.
Choosing a REALTOR®:
Searching for your dream
home can be a time consuming experience. Working with a professional
REALTOR® will make the process much more efficient. Since most
people spend a fair amount of time with their REALTOR®, it's
important to choose a REALTOR® you feel comfortable with, and
one who is responsive to your needs. The following questions will
help you decide if a particular REALTOR® is right for you:
- Do they return your
phone calls?
- Do they ask you questions
to determine what you want/need in a house?
- Do they perform a
financial analysis to help you determine how much you can afford?
- Do they explain things
clearly?
- Do they suggest financing
methods?
- Do they seem knowledgeable
about the community?
- Do you feel comfortable
spending time with them?
If the answer to most
of these questions is "Yes" - you've found yourself a
great REALTOR®.
If you find yourself answering "no" to many of these questions,
or to any individual questions that are important to you, you should
keep looking until you find a REALTOR® you feel comfortable
with.
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