\nA Realtor brings an objective perspective to the process that can help you stay focussed on your goals. They\u2019re able to use their experience and training to offer an honest evaluation of a home\u2019s financial worth. They will analyze the local market, including recent sales of comparable homes in the area, to determine the right price<\/a> for your home. The correct price will attract buyers if you\u2019re selling your home. It will help you decide if you\u2019re getting a good value when you\u2019re buying a home.<\/p>\n
2<\/strong>.\u00a0A Realtor is essentially a marketer. Their product is your home. They know how to show it off<\/a> at its best, from arranging professional photographs<\/a>, to writing evocative descriptions to offer suggestions for improvements or renovations. They\u2019ll hit the right emotional chords for prospective buyers.<\/p>\n 3<\/strong>. A Realtor is able to list your home on the Multiple Listing Service. That\u2019s a national database of properties for sale that is accessible to other Realtors who may be looking for the perfect home for their clients. Getting your home of the MLS increases its exposure to potential buyers.\u00a0 Conversely, if you\u2019re looking for a home, a Realtor\u2019s access to the MLS can alert them to a listed property that fits your needs and budget.<\/p>\n 4<\/strong>. Another great reason to hire a Realtor is to gain access to their entire network of clients and other Realtors. A Realtor\u2019s client base may already include a potential buyer for your home. Or someone who has a home for sale that you may be interested in.<\/p>\n 5<\/strong>. Buying or selling a home is a complicated process that involves a lot of legal paperwork. A Realtor will help you navigate that process, including recommending lawyers and notaries who will ensure everything is on the up and up. They\u2019ll ensure deadlines are met and documents are filed.<\/p>\n 6<\/strong>. Buying or selling a home can be time-consuming. A Realtor is able to invest that time on your behalf. That includes arranging showings, hosting open houses<\/a>, and creating a marketing campaign. A Realtor can gauge the seriousness of potential buyers, and the motivation of sellers, so you\u2019re not wasting time and energy chasing every lead.<\/p>\n 7<\/strong>.\u00a0Realtors are skilled negotiators<\/a>. Their knowledge of current market conditions is one of the important reasons to hire a Realtor. They will help ensure you get a fair price for your home, or pay a fair price for a home you\u2019re buying. While they act on your instructions and must inform you of any offers they receive for your home, they can also offer guidance on how to proceed.<\/p>\n 8<\/strong>.\u00a0Realtors know the area<\/a>. They know if a home is priced right for the market and whether that home might be a food fit for a client\u2019s lifestyle needs and desires. They know about potential new developments in the area, or other factors that could impact your lifestyle or the value of your home. They can bring you up to speed on local bylaws<\/a>, taxes and utility costs.<\/p>\n 9<\/strong>.\u00a0Realtors are accountable. They must abide by a strict code of professional ethics and follow procedures set out by the Real Estate Services Act. Violations can be investigated and disciplined by their local Real Estate Board.<\/p>\n 10<\/strong>.\u00a0Realtors are current. Their education is ongoing. 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