 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in which they surveyed recent home buyers and sellers about their experiences. An entire section of the profile is dedicated to buyers’ experiences with their real estate agents.
If you are looking to buy in 2018, here are the top 5 benefits of using a real estate agent when buying your dream home as cited by recent buyers: 1. Helped the buyer understand the process – 60% If you are new to the home buying process, an experienced real estate professional can explain exactly what to expect during the entire transaction so you aren’t caught off guard. 2. Pointed out unnoticed features/faults with the property – 56% Whether it’s pointing out possible uses for an extra bedroom/office, or using their trained eye to see potentially disastrous hazards that may be hiding out of site, your agent is there to protect your interests and make sure your home buying experience is a good one. 3. Negotiated better sales contract terms – 47% When it comes to negotiating the complex terms of your contract and coming to an agreement with the seller, it never hurts to have someone who has been there before on your side. If earlier in your search you found a couple of less than desirable features on the home you are going to purchase, your agent can make sure that contingencies are in place for you to pay the best price. Their analysis of comparable properties in the area will also help to make sure that your dream home is priced properly for the market. 4. Provided a better list of service providers – 46% Real estate agents are titans of networking. Many have a list of preferred providers who they have worked with in the past and who they trust to work as a part of your team to make your dream come true. This can include mortgage professionals (listed as the #8 reason to use an agent at 22%), home inspectors, plumbers, contractors, painters, landscapers, home stagers, and so many more! 5. Improved the buyer’s knowledge of search areas – 44% Local real estate professionals are often members of community organizations and are usually well versed in their area’s history. Their ties to the community make them a great resource whether you plan to relocate to a new area or across town. Bottom Line If your plans for 2018 include purchasing your dream home, start your search for a local real estate partner who can help you make the most powerful and confident decisions for you and your family. SOURCE KCM #Buyers #Sellers #RealEstateAgent #SimardRealtyGroup #ExpRealty
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9/7/2018 01:51:50 pm
My parents are planning to move into a smaller retirement home now that all of us kids have moved out and my mom is very specific about the type of home that she wants. They are thinking about hiring a real estate agent to help them find the perfect house and you make a great point that an agent will have a lot of knowledgeable about houses available in the area. Also, the fact that they will be able to help my parents to negotiate the best price for a home is a huge benefit. 10/9/2018 03:18:11 pm
I am thinking about buying a home for the first time in my life and I think it would be good for me to hire a real estate agent. If a real estate agent can explain what to expect during the transition then I would love one. I am going to hire a real estate agent when I buy my first home. 10/29/2018 07:58:44 am
I liked that you mentioned a real estate agent being able to help with negotiating better sales contract terms. I never would have thought that a real estate agent could help you with this, but it would make a real difference in selling and buying our next home. We'll be sure to hire an agent to help us with all of this so that we can get the best deal possible. 11/26/2018 09:23:34 am
I'm glad you pointed out that choosing to work with a local real estate professional will give you unique and valuable insight into the community and the area's history. My husband and I want to move, and we've been deciding between buying a new house ourselves or hiring a realtor. I didn't realize that a local real estate professional would know valuable info about the area, so I'm glad you mentioned that benefit! 11/27/2018 03:27:18 pm
As a first time home buyer, there is a lot that I don't know about the process. I feel like I can find a good home and at a good price but the transaction process is something I would want help with. I like that you mention how an experienced agent can help with this. 12/3/2018 03:26:48 pm
Thanks for pointing out how a professional real estate agent will be able to explain the transaction into his client so that there wouldn't be any surprises. My son wants to prepare for his growing family so he is currently considering getting a home. It is his first time, so I think working with an agent will be able to clear some things up for him. 1/11/2019 04:17:57 pm
It would be good to have someone to negotiate the terms of my contract that is a bit complex. That is something that I just don't feel too comfortable doing myself. Maybe I should hire a real estate agent to help me to negotiate my contracts for homes. 1/15/2019 12:40:39 pm
It's good to know more about hiring a real estate agent. We didn't think we'd need one for buying our home, but after reading this, I think it's a good idea to work with one. It'll be good to have their trained eye there to point out any hazards or things of properties. 1/16/2019 07:44:09 pm
It's great that this article explains how real estate agents can help you understand the process so you know what to expect throughout the transaction in order to avoid any surprises. When choosing a real estate agent, it might be a good idea to research local professionals and then meet with the ones that have the skills and experience you're looking for. Meeting with them could give you the chance to ask questions and discuss your situation in order to find one that you're comfortable with and who communicates effectively so they can help you understand the process. 3/1/2019 05:26:44 pm
I really like that you can get a real estate agent for your home needs. It is nice to know that you can get an improved buyer's knowledge. Having the ability to get this great resource is really nice. 5/17/2019 05:12:16 am
Thanks for telling me that a real estate agent's service will help me understand the buying process. I think I will hire someone because they will point out faults in the property I may not have seen before. If they can provide a list of good service providers that I can hire to improve my home, I will be sure to hire them. 5/20/2019 01:08:51 pm
I like what you said about a real estate agent being able to negotiate a price for a home that you might've found a few things wrong with. My husband and I are looking to buy a home right now, but we don't really have any sort of knowledge about being able to find a home for a good price. We also have no idea how to negotiate the price of a home so we will be sure to look into finding a great real estate agent that can help us out with that. 5/22/2019 02:33:21 pm
That is a good point that a real estate agent has a trained eye to see potential uses or hazards. Maybe it would be good to get a real estate agent for when I buy a home. Then I would be able to get some good ideas of what I like or am worried about certain homes. 5/24/2019 01:51:42 pm
That is a good point that a real estate agent will be able to explain what to expect during the entire transaction. Maybe I should hire a real estate agent for when I decide to buy my first home. This is something I will have to look into for when I decide to buy a home for my family. 5/29/2019 09:36:40 am
I like how the article explains that a real estate agent can help me understand the buying process. When I am going to buy a house, I want to always know what is happening so I don't get caught off guard. Having a real estate agent will help me to be able to always understand what is going on. 5/30/2019 10:15:00 am
It's nice to know that getting a real estate agent is helpful. You mentioned that they can help us understand the process. This is nice because I have no idea what I am doing! 6/19/2019 11:29:51 am
I liked that you mentioned that going through real estate services can result in you paying the best price. I've been trying to find a good deal on some of the homes in my area. I'd love to reach out to a real estate agency and see how they can help me. 7/3/2019 09:00:15 am
I like how you said that an agent is there to point things you might not see. My husband and I are thinking about buying a house in the near future. I like the idea of having an agent to help us find what we need and what we don't need. 7/18/2019 09:04:47 am
I was not aware that a real estate agent will help you to find your dream home at a proper market price. My husband and I are thinking about buying a new house, and we are looking for advice. I believe that an experienced real estate agent will help us to buy the perfect house for us. 8/1/2019 12:16:32 pm
It's good that you mentioned how real estate agents can help you understand the entire process of purchasing a house. My wife and I just got married and are looking for a house, but we lack the experience necessary to effectively buy a house by ourselves. It might be a good idea for us to find an agent that can help us look over our options. 8/27/2019 09:30:15 am
I like how you mentioned that analysis of comparable properties in the area will also help to make sure that your dream home is priced properly for the market when hiring a realtor. My sister wants to buy a house and she would like to start searching for it as soon as possible. I will recommend to her to contact a local realtor from the area where she wants to buy the house so she can get the best deal possible. 9/23/2019 08:18:53 am
I liked that you mentioned a real estate agent can come in handy when it comes to negotiating a contract. My mother is thinking about buying a house near, and we are looking for advice. I will let her know about the benefits of hiring a real estate agent to get a better deal. 9/26/2019 02:42:54 pm
I don't know a lot about real estate but need to buy a house. Thanks for mentioning that real estate professionals helped the buyer understand the process. I'll have to look more into real estate. 9/26/2019 06:13:12 pm
My sister is thinking about selling her home. She would like to get a professional to help her sell it. It was interesting to see the benefits of hiring a real estate agent. 7/23/2020 07:49:18 pm
I like how you mentioned that real estate agents can help a buyer understand the current situation of the home they're interested in if it would need repairs. My friend is interested in purchasing a waterfront home, and he's looking for advice if purchasing the home is a good idea. I'll suggest that he consider contacting a real estate agent before jumping the gun. 12/3/2020 10:30:31 pm
You made a good point when you mentioned that a real estate agent will help a buyer to understand the whole process of buying a property so he or she knows what to expect during the transaction. My aunt just told me the other day that she is thinking of buying a house for her son so he can have his own apartment and learn to the independent by living by himself. I will suggest to her hiring a reliable real estate agent who can help her with the process of acquiring the right home for her son. 12/14/2020 11:54:02 am
Thank you for pointing out that using a real estate agent can help you get a good deal when you want to buy a home. I'd like to become a homeowner within the next few months, so I'm considering engaging the services of a real estate agent. I'm going to look for a good real estate agent in the area that I can use. 1/11/2021 01:14:06 pm
I love that this article mentioned how having a real estate agent is key to negotiate a better sale. My wife and I are thinking about buying a house. We are currently focused on our jobs, and we don't have the time to deal with the process of purchasing a property. We think the best option for us it's to hire a real estate professional. And your article might be key to find the right one for us. I'm grateful for your information about how it never hurts to have someone who has all the knowledge about contracts and seller agreements. 2/1/2021 04:31:49 pm
I love how you said that real estate agents are titans when it comes to networking. That is the kind of person I want to hire. They would help connect me to all the right people. 2/2/2021 02:14:15 am
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My cousin has been thinking about buying some land, that he can build a family on. He would really like to find the right are by talking to a professional in order to be more effective. Thanks for explaining how his dream can come true by working with a professional that has a bigger network than he does. 2/10/2021 10:33:42 am
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It's interesting that you mention that a professional real estate agent can walk you through the process of buying a home. I would like to purchase a single-family home in the near future, so I'm thinking about contacting a real estate agent. I'm going to look for a reliable real estate agent in my area that can help me buy a single-family home. 2/18/2021 07:30:35 am
It really helped when you mentioned a real estate agent helps you understand the process of buying a property. My dad wants to invest in a waterfront property with my uncle. They want to purchase one to make more money out of it, so they need to find a real estate agent to make the process easier. I think you did a great job explaining why a realtor is essential when dealing with a property transaction. 3/3/2021 01:38:57 pm
I like that this post shared that one of the benefits of hiring a real estate agent when buying a house is that they can help with the buying process. My wife is planning to buy a house. I will recommend her to hire a real estate agent since it will be her first purchase. 3/3/2021 01:57:10 pm
My mom and dad are hoping to buy a new home this year and were wondering the best course of action to take. I love how you stated that a real estate agent will help to protect your interests and needs. I will recommend that my parents look into finding a reputable real estate agent that can help them find the best home for them. 3/9/2021 10:44:15 am
Thank you for pointing out that a real estate agent can help you get a good deal when you want to purchase a home. I'm thinking about buying a vacation cabin in the near future, so contacting a real estate agent sounds like a good idea. I'm going to see if there's a good real estate agent in my area that I can use. 3/10/2021 11:50:55 am
Thank you for pointing out that a real estate agent can help you get a good deal when you want to buy a home. My wife and I want to purchase our first house this year, so we're thinking about engaging the services of a real estate agent. I'm going to look for a good real estate agent in the area that we can use. 3/11/2021 08:34:59 am
Thank you for pointing out that a real estate agent can negotiate a good deal for you when you want to purchase a home. I'd like to buy a single-family home this year, so I'm considering hiring a real estate agent. I'm going to see if there's a good real estate agent in the area that can help me buy a single-family home. 5/28/2021 03:42:35 am
There's a piece of property that my husband and I really want to get, but we're not sure how to go through the process. Having someone on our side who has lots of experience with this sort of thing would make things so much easier for us. 10/17/2022 01:52:34 pm
My wife and I are looking to become first-time homeowners next spring. I like how you explained that an experienced real estate agent can help you know what to expect during the transaction. It seems like having a better understanding of the transaction can make it more enjoyable for you. Leave a Reply. |
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