Informative Articles for the Homebuyer:

• 7 Reasons to Own your Own Home

• 10 Steps to Prepare You for Home Ownership

• 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

• 5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®

• Questions to Ask When Choosing A Realtor®

Five Reasons You Need a REALTOR®

Whether you are buying or selling real estate, here are five reasons why you need the services of a good realtor.

1. A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays or costly mistakes.

2. Selling or buying a home is time consuming. Even in a strong market, homes in our area stay on the market for an average of 30 days. And it usually takes another 30 days or so for the transaction to close after an offer is accepted.

3. REALTORS® have done it before. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each purchase. And even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change. That’s why having an expert on your side is critical.

4. REALTORS® provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest, and security, not just four walls and roof, homeselling or buying is often a very emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most important to you.

5. REALTORS® are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS?, a trade organization of more than 1 million members nationwide. REALTORS® subscribe to a stringent code of ethics that helps guarantee the highest level of service and integrity.