The real estate market is evolving as buyers and sellers increasingly rely on the Internet when searching for a home.
With exposure to online listings of potential homes, some buyers and sellers have become more sophisticated in the area of real estate and feel they do not require the full array of services typically performed by a realtor.
As set forth below, realtors offer invaluable services to their clients. By keeping its overhead low, Arch & Gable is able to offer these services at a reduced rate that is significantly lower than the industry standard. We also offer an a la carte array of services so sellers can control and possibly reduce some of the costs associated with selling their homes.
Why Hire a Realtor?
- Research shows that a realtor will likely get you a higher price for your home than if you sell it yourself.
- Realtors have intimate knowledge of and access to information available in the local market. They can identify and analyze comparable home sales and provide you with this information so you can make informed decisions.
- Realtors save you time and energy. If you’re a seller, your realtor will organize and handle an open house and will make appointments and show the property. If you’re a buyer, your realtor will narrow down potential homes based on their first-hand knowledge of the homes in the market and will make appointments to show you only those homes that meet your criteria.
- Realtors are skilled negotiators who use their experience to ensure that you are getting the best possible deal.
- Realtors provide a buffer between buyer and seller. They can remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction. They are trained to present their client’s case in the best light and agree to hold client information confidential from competing interests.
- Realtors often identify and address potential problems before they occur.
- Realtors have experience with the many complications that may arise during the sale, such as home inspections, cost of repairs, and real estate taxes.
- Realtors help with the seemingly endless paperwork required during the sale, including contracts, offers, counter- offers, and federal- and state-mandated disclosures.
- Realtors network with other professionals, many of whom provide services you will need to buy or sell. They know which vendors have a reputation for efficiency, competency and competitive pricing.
- Your realtor will bend over backwards to help you sell or find your perfect home. Realtors rely on referrals for their success, so they have a strong incentive to make sure their clients are satisfied. Your realtor will also be there for you when you need to hire an agent again.
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