You might have decided to read this article hoping that I would tell you that real estate agents are useless and not worth their commissions, but that is not true for all of them.
Today homeowners are far better educated about property and the of real estate transaction process than a decade ago. You can list your property for sale on the Internet and have your transferring attorney take care of the paperwork. You can advertise your property in the local newspaper yourself. So, why would you make use of expensive real estate agency representation?
Well, let me tell you why:
Representation
A good real estate agent offers you expert representation. He/she will take care of your best interests as if it is his/her own. An agent will represent you full-time and professionally. You will have someone to take into your confidence and trust to take an insider, expert stand on your behalf.
Counselling
A good real estate agent will listen to your thoughts and ideas and give you an unbiased opinion. A good agent is a valuable source of information, a strategy consultant and a time saver that will cut through the crap for you.
Perspective
A good real estate agent knows what is happening in the market. A good real estate agent can evaluate your property and the purchase offers you receive objectively, to give you an expert opinion about your options. A good real estate agent is your (legal) inside trader.
Protection
A good real estate agent will protect and take care of you as if you are family (for some even better). Your real estate agent takes care of your legal position and obligations as you would, if you had to do it yourself. He/she will disclose to prospective buyers what must be disclosed (and only that). A good real estate agent will make sure that you only transact with qualified prospects. Your agent will accompany you throughout your sale - making sure that you are not alone when things get scary.
Negotiation
A good real estate agent is your very own skilled negotiator. He/she will stick to the strategy you choose and execute it masterfully. Your real estate agent is your eyes and ears. He/she will gather all the information for you.
Intermediary
A good real estate agent will deliver your answer to every offer to purchase your property. Your real estate agent will take the pressure off you. He/she is your buffer against escalating emotions and heated words.
Result Oriented Service
Real estate agents work for free, unless they get results. A good real estate agent gets paid - which is good for you!
