Top 6 Reasons To Use A Realtor When Buying or Selling Property

Experienced and trusted Real Estate Agents offer buyers and sellers the critical expertise that is needed to ensure that your interests are fairly represented throughout all stages of the transaction.

Whether you are buying or selling a property, it becomes invaluable to have an expert on your side throughout the various components of a purchase and sale, from valuations, to marketing, to staging, negotiations, and working with trusted partners. As one of your largest investments, buyers and sellers can take comfort in the knowledge that you can trust the people you will need to rely on for titling, surveying, home inspection, code compliance, mortgages and more.

While there are numerous reasons to use a licensed Realtor, here are the top 3 for buyers and sellers of property.

For Homeowners Selling a Property:

1. Home Pricing- So many factors play into house valuations- locale, neighborhood, house age, size, style and condition, school systems, market conditions, inventory levels and more. A Realtor will provide the much needed expertise to arrive at the most favorable pricing that a house will sell for within a reasonable amount of time.

2. Marketing Expertise- A licensed Realtor has a unique skill set in terms of how to effectively market your home. That includes everything from the MLS and other sales venues to key connections, knowledge of the industry, avoiding pitfalls, legal considerations, and managing negotiations and the sale process.

3. Staging and Preparing your home for sale- A licensed Realtor will provide experienced input into possibly staging of your home and projects around the house and whether or not they pay off in the sale of your home. Having educated input provides valuable peace of mind!

For Home Buyers Looking to Purchase a Home:

1. Ethics and Expertise- Enough cannot be said about working with a licensed Realtor when buying a home. As one of your largest lifetime investments, take comfort in someone who understands your needs, priorities and budget. Save time and avoid frustration by only visiting homes that are suitable. And, enjoy the security of knowing that your home prospects are fairly priced, with all factors taken into consideration.

2. Expansive Access to the Buyers Market- Realtors have unique access to information and tools that just might be critical to you finding your dream home. They can do refined searches on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and are also privy to additional channels for inventory such as Broker Open Houses, new listing alerts, connections in the industry, etc. They may even know of a property coming on before it is listed. The bottom line is that they can put you in the right place at the right time especially in a strong seller's market.

3. Local and Regional Insights- Local Agents will provide valuable information about the town, county, and region that you might be considering. Most buyers are interested in information relating to municipalities, schools, crime rates, conveniences, building codes, and pending commercial or residential development.
   

In conclusion, choosing to have a real estate professional on your side and safeguarding your interests is one of the most critical decisions you can make whether you are buying or selling property. Choosing the right Realtor is paramount to a safe and financially beneficial transaction.

At MC Group, we represent both buyers and sellers and bring to you over 25 years of award-winning service. Contact us today at 908.442.3434 to open a dialogue and realize the benefits of our insight and expertise in buying or selling property and navigating the real estate industry.