Six Reasons Why You’ll Need a Licensed Real Estate Agent When You Buy or Sell a House

Six Reasons Why You'll Need a Licensed Real Estate Agent When You Buy or Sell a HouseAre you in the market to buy or sell a home? If so, you may be wondering whether to work with a real estate agent or not. While saving on the commission might sound tempting, it can cost you later.

Here are six reasons to choose a real estate agent the next time you buy or sell a home.

#1: Agents Get The Best Price

If you’re trying to buy or sell on your own, it’s going to cost you. When buying, real estate agents are able to tap into market data to know the best price to bid. When selling, they can use this same data to ensure you ask for the highest reasonable price.

#2: Agents Know The Market

Is now the best time to buy or sell? You might not be sure, but a real estate agent will know. They have daily access to local market trends that outsiders can’t see. And since they’re working in your market each day, they can get a sense for what’s coming.

#3: Agents Know How To Negotiate

Are you a strong negotiator? If not, you’ll want to let your real estate agent take care of the negotiations. Remember, the other party in the transaction is likely to have an agent. So, without one of your own, you’ll be up against a skilled negotiator with no backup.

#4: Agents Have The Time And You Don’t

Let’s face it: you’re busy. Unless you’re going to take a vacation to deal with your real estate transaction, you don’t have the time. Real estate agents spend all their time working on their client properties. They make the time to handle inspections, negotiations and other activities.

#5: Agents Know What To Look For

If you’re buying or selling for the first time, you’ll definitely want to contract an agent. They know how to spot deficiencies in the house or property. Their experience allows them to see problems that you might not spot on your own. And they’ll know what needs to be fixed and what can wait until later.

#6: Agents Can Deal With The Paperwork

Do you love dealing with contracts, legal forms and other paperwork? If not, this might be reason enough to work with a real estate agent. They will take care of all the necessary paperwork for your purchase or sale. And if you’ve ever participated in a real estate transaction before, you know there’s a LOT to deal with. Leave this to your agent so you can focus on more fun activities.

The above are just six of the (many) reasons to work with a real estate professional. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, give me a call.  I help home buyers buy homes and home sellers sell homes 70 hours a week, 52 weeks a year – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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10592 E Horizon Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$1,750,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,544 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6751378
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE!!! Beautiful Hacienda home at Desert Mountain. The home offers a wonderful courtyard entry with fireplace that leads to an open great room floor plan. There are two en-suites in the home and a separate loft complete with a full bath. The kitchen has dual Viking ovens, Viking Range and Viking refrigerator, microwave and generous sized island that opens up to the great room that is ideal for entertaining. The owner's suite features two closets, soaking tub and fireplace. The Hacienda Village has a community pool, spa, and exercise room.

30793 N 77th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85266

$1,750,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,143 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6752417
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Beautiful home on one of the best lots in popular gated Bellasera. Open and airy floorplan with 4 bedroom/3.5 baths. Enter through front door and be greeted by a wall of windows overlooking backyard and pool and the awesome mountain views! Separate ''guest wing'' with two bedrooms, bath and flex room. Other features include island kitchen with gas cooktop, double ovens, and walk-in pantry, overlooking spacious family room with fireplace, shutters, tile flooring, and pre-wired for surround sound. Extra large Primary Suite that has custom closet organizer. Private backyard features private pool & spa, mature landscaping and oh those views! Enjoy the state-of-the art community center that has pool, spa, workout room and pickleball. All of this, close to shopping, restaurants and golf!

8356 E San Ramon Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85258

$1,750,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,618 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6762888
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
A PROPERTY BEYOND COMPARE!! UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE FINEST SINGLE LEVEL PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER MCCORMICK RANCH! 'SCOTTSDALE'S PREMIER LUXURY BRAND' COMBINES THE FEEL OF THE WORLDS FINEST LUXURY RESORTS WITH THE MOST PEACEFUL LIVING SCOTTSDALE HAS TO OFFER. SENSATIONALLY DIFFERENT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.... WITH 4 BEDROOMS & BONUS ROOM FOR LARGE FAMILIES, INCLUDING A PRIMARY SUITE CURATED FOR ONLY THE PRIVILEGED FEW, THIS IS TRULY AN OWNER'S PERSONAL PARADISE! Corner located on a larger lot, disappear into your own private enclave with all the amenities you may desire! It's magnificent from the street enveloped in greenery. Tucked behind privacy walls you'll find a private front courtyard for after dinner conversation! Pivot through the imposing entry doors and prepare to INDULGE! Engineered hardwood floors guide you through the majestic double vaulted free-flowing entertaining areas centered with feature exposed wooden beam! Flanking the signature '2-tone' Designer WOLF/SUBZERO/COVE integrated Kitchen find Baronial sized Dining Room and Living Room with focal point porcelain fireplace and black slate backdropped WINE GALLERY! Congregate around the 10 Ft Brazilian Quartz Kitchen Island. Massive wall to wall sliders guide you out to the black columned terrace overlooking the pool which is perfectly positioned in the dreamlike backyard with a vast array of luscious landscaping & rare palm trees with tons of rolling lawns and with Built-in BBQ, grand scale entertaining is essential. ACCOMMODATION is sensational with an EXCEPTIONAL SPLIT-FLOOR-PLAN! Lets retreat to the OWNER'S SUITE......encompassing huge living space with reading/lounging area, floor-to-ceiling beverage bar with built-in WOLF COFFEE MAKER. Words to describe the en-suite bathroom...ostentatious, lavish, refinement...it's the lap of luxury! Dual vanities with cosmetic counter, a 'spa-like' tub, marble floored & walk in shower, impressive dressing room/closet. Saunter down a mirrored hallway to the other wing of the home, find 3 more bedrooms all 'luxurious-in-size' sharing the second bathroom which is simply stunning with dual vanities all adjoining separate media/ family/ flex room perfect for the Fam to Hang! Add in a powder room, inside Laundry with brand new washer/dryer & floor to ceiling cabinetry, an oversized 2 car garage with E-V Charging station & designer lighting and WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS OPULENT LIVING AT IT'S FINEST!! FEATURING: Corner Lot Location, Floor to Ceiling Custom Designed Cast Iron/Glass Pivot Front Door, Paved Street-side Front Courtyard, All New Landscaping & Ambient Solar Lighting, Double Insulated Garage Door, New Roof, Engineered Hardwood Floors Throughout, Vaulted Ceilings, Dual Pane Windows & Sliders Throughout, Mirrored Hallway, Custom Designed Drapery & Hardware, Handpicked Chandeliers, Lighting & Fans, Signature Pewter & Brass Hardware Throughout, Built-in BBQ & Beverage Center, Top-of-the-line COVE/SUBZERO/ WOLF Appliance Package, Ample Off-Street Parking & 3C Scottsdale Schools.

39839 N Spur Cross Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$1,750,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,785 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6771434
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
REDUCED $50k ON 1/10 - Enjoy privacy and expansive views in every direction from this beautiful 6.23-acre equestrian property. Located just minutes from Cave Creek, a quaint little western town that bustles with restaurants, shops and numerous amenities. This property is close to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area with a riparian area and Elephant Butte which offer trails for hiking, biking, trail-riding and exploring. A lovely courtyard sets the stage for this 2,785 sq ft, single story home that has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained. This house enjoys lots of natural light throughout and lives large with allocated spaces for everyone. There is a designated living room and dining room, 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 fully remodeled bathrooms. The updated kitchen anchors the home and boasts stainless appliances and a built-in ice maker. The backyard is perfect for games and entertaining with an oversized pool, built-in BBQ, firepit, horseshoe pit, wood stove and a large grassy play area. Next to the pool is a free standing building that is currently used for storage but could be converted into a shop, casita or art studio. For the equestrian, there is a 3 stall barn with tack room, large turnout, 2 stall mare-motel and flat space for arena, plus easy access to wash and equestrian trails. Looking for a place with privacy, space and views - this is the one!

8530 E Pepper Tree Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85250

$1,750,000
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,819 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6784607
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Amazing Opportunity For Renovation!- cul-de-sac lot in highly desirable central Scottsdale neighborhood comprised of large lots w/ custom renovated and new-build construction. Spacious home with open floor plan features 3,819 SF on 37,800 SF Lot, 4 BR + Den, 3.5 BA, 16' vaulted wood ceilings, skylights, dual fireplace, 3-car garage w/ storage closets, ±1,000 SF covered rear patio, pool, semi-circular driveway, RV gate, attractive landscaping, and surplus land area w/ potential for ancillary expansion (i.e. ADU/guest, office, sport court, play zone, RV/boat storage, etc.) Located near Pima and Indian Bend Rds. Excellent proximity to public/charter/private schools and rapidly growing retail/hospitality/entertainment district w/ Loop 101 access. Built in '82 with NO HOA, Sold ''AS IS' AC Units were updated in 2019 and 2021

12 E Quartz Rock Road Phoenix, AZ 85085

$1,750,000
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,234 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6741441
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Incredible home on over an acre corner lot w/stunning mountain views! You'll love the RV gate, RV parking space, & RV garage! The double ironwork door opens to discover two office spaces, pre-wired surround sound, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, modern ceiling fans, & an ample living room w/multi-sliders to merge the indoor/outdoor areas. Chef's kitchen delight features a breakfast bar, SS appliances, quartz counters, white cabinets, tile backsplash, handy pantry, & a center island w/pendant lighting. Grand main bedroom is ample enough for all your furniture, private backyard access, two walk-in closets, & a spa-like ensuite w/jetted tub, two vanities, & tiled shower. The oversized backyard has covered patio, built-in BBQ, outdoor bar, artificial turf, & lots of space. Must see This custom home is located on a corner lot! One of, if not the best, lots in the neighborhood! The home is surrounded by custom built RV gates that were made locally in Phoenix! Two of the bedrooms are currently being used as office space, but both have closets and can be used as bedrooms as well!

25225 S 194th Street Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$1,750,000 - 4Br/5Ba -  for Sale in N/a, Queen Creek
Open House
$1,750,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,115 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6784389
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Experience luxury and modern design in this stunning newly-built home, thoughtfully designed by a professional interior designer. Featuring 16-foot ceilings, custom tile and trim in the foyer, and wood beams, this home exudes sophistication. The living room boasts a marble-surrounded fireplace with custom built-ins and a 20-foot glass slider wall for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The gourmet kitchen includes a large island, quartz countertops, a 48'' double oven gas range with a pot filler, and a Frigidaire side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with filtered water and ice. A walk-in pantry, quartz slab backsplash, and ample cabinetry complete this space. The mudroom adds functionality with an Elkay water bottle filler, enclosed storage, and a drop zone. Also including a backyard covered patio where you can sit back and enjoy a relaxing afternoon, this home is a true gem! Don't miss out!

4599 N Village Parkway Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$1,749,900
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,452 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6794584
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This impressive, energy-efficient property captivates with its stone-accented facade, circular driveway, 3-car garage, and RV gate/parking. Inside, you'll find an inviting blend of style and comfort, with tile flooring, plantation shutters, and surround sound enhancing the ambiance. A versatile den with double doors serves perfectly as a home office, while the sizable great room offers a cozy gas fireplace, wet bar, and a custom wall niches for a refined touch. With the convenience of Control4 Smart Home System, the homeowner can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use. The sleek kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting stainless steel appliances, including wall ovens, granite counters, a mosaic tile backsplash, white cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a large center island with a breakfast bar. The primary retreat is a luxurious escape, complete with a sitting area, private backyard access, and an opulent ensuite bathroom featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a spacious dual walk-in closets. The additional bedrooms offer mirrored closet doors for added elegance. Step outside to your private backyard oasis! The expansive space is perfect for entertaining, showcasing a covered patio, Ramada, sunken sitting area with a built-in BBQ, spa, basketball court, storage shed, and a sparkling pool with enchanting water features. Guest Casita with additional bedroom and bathroom features direct exterior entry.This property truly has it all. Don't miss the chance to make this gem your forever home. Come and experience its allure for yourself!

18206 W San Miguel Court Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$1,749,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,873 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6751277
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This stunning home, with an assumable loan is located in the gated community of Russell Ranch. As you enter through the gated courtyard you will appreciate the bright open concept split plan residence that flows from the front to the rear of the home through the 12' sliding pocket door. The beautiful gourmet kitchen offers 2 dishwashers, 60'' wolf range, built in column refrigerator/freezer, extra-large quartzite island and counter tops. Separate area for coffee bar and large pantry, wet bar includes icemaker and beverage cooler with a bifold window that opens to the outdoor entertaining patio. The dining room features a 9' x 12' temperature-controlled wine display. Enjoy the relaxing and incredible master suite with elegant soaking tub, steam shower and marble counter tops. large bonus room. The extra deep 3 car garage with built-in cabinets and RV garage provides plenty of space for all of your vehicles and toys. Home was professionally designed and has top of the line features throughout. This home is an Entertainers Dream!!!

6347 E Old West Way Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$1,749,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,984 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6720526
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Your Dream Equestrian Home Awaits! This stunning 4+ bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a split floor plan with a private master suite, Jack and Jill bedrooms, a formal office, and dining room. Features include custom cabinetry, a built-in safe, and over 70 owned solar panels for energy efficiency. The resort-style backyard boasts a sparkling pool with a waterfall, spa, a golf green, lush landscaping, and a fountain, all maintained by an automatic watering system. An oversized 3-car garage includes full cabinetry, a workshop, and an office. Equestrian amenities include a custom 5-stall barn, automatic sprinklers, a tack room, wash bay, and an 80 x 120 arena/turnout. Located in a private community with no HOA, this property is a true gem that you must come see in person!

19899 E Natalie Way Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$1,749,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,269 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6725556
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Brand New Toll Brothers Home AVAILABLE NOW!! Prime Location and Private Gated Community at Whitewing at Whisper Ranch Community allows Guest Homes, RV Garages and Casitas to be built on this Large 22,578sq ft Oversized Lot! Home is Located across from the Community Center and Large Greenbelt. Located in Queen Creek AZ with Stunning Multi Million Dollar Homes, Mountain Views, Green Belts, Outdoor Firepits and Covered Sitting Areas! The Home Boasts an attached Casita with Separate Entrance. 14ft Soaring Ceilings in Great Room and Multiple Sliding Walls of Glass Doors create an Expansive Living Space with Natural Light. The Book Matched Taj Mahal Quartzite is Gorgeous! The Chefs Kitchen with Large Oversized Island is the Heart of this Luxury Home.

10598 E Tamarisk Way Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$1,749,000 - 3Br/4Ba -  for Sale in Desert Mountain Phase 2 Unit Nine Part Three, Scottsdale
Open House
$1,749,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,500 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6761634
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to your beautifully maintained home in the prestigious, guard-gated community of Desert Mountain. This Cochise Village residence features two spacious primary ensuite bedrooms, including one with a cozy gas fireplace for added warmth and privacy. The expansive south-facing wrap-around patio offers stunning mountain, golf course, and city lights views, complemented by a gas fireplace, BBQ grill, and a heated in-ground spa—ideal for relaxation and entertaining. While membership is not included, it is available through the Desert Mountain Club for interested buyers. Perfect as a lock-and-leave getaway or a primary residence, this home embodies the best of stylishly affordable luxury of Arizona living in the heart of the desert. Seller is the Owner Agent.

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