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

Are 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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28227 N Needle Rock Court Rio Verde, AZ 85263

$1,550,000

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,024 SqFt

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MLS # 6794298

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Welcome to the Orion with a captivating Tonto Forest backdrop, offering panoramic views on a private oversized corner lot with plenty of space to add a pool and create the perfect outdoor living space. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views throughout with this thoughtfully planned layout featuring 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, Plus a Den and media room with a modern, bright, open-concept design. You'll be captivated by the soaring ceilings and stylish designer lighting, including a stunning chandelier and elegant pendant lights. The gourmet kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances, an oversized island ideal for all your entertaining, Quartz countertops, and a butler's pantry, making it a chef's dream. The elegant primary suite captures the Mountain sunrise views and features a lavish ensuite with dual vanities, a soaking tub, a tiled shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. Both guest bedrooms have private ensuites. Outside, the thoughtfully designed backyard boasts artificial turf, serene desert landscaping, and a sprawling covered patio perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing by the cozy fireplace. This home features upgrades, including a split AC for the garage, a 4-foot extension, a water filtration system, a water softener, an energy-efficient tankless water heater, and a dual-zoned AC. Experience unparalleled luxury living amidst the natural beauty of Verde River. The amenities at Verde River are World Class with Tom Lehman inspired eighteen-hole Golf course, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and bocce ball, heated lap pool and Resort style swimming pool, hot tub, Afterburn fitness center, Helen's demonstration Kitchen for cooking classes and a 7.5 acre dog park. The community center has casual poolside dining at Eddy's Diner and gourmet dining at award-winning Needle Rock Kitchen and Tap, Alvea Spa with full-service Salon and Spa amenities, Art Loft and events center. Trilogy at Verde River is adjacent to the Tonto National Forest and is situated in the middle of miles and miles of hiking and biking trails.

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12980 N 94th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$1,550,000

2 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,474 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6798190

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Welcome to the enclave of Windrose Estates, a small gated community offering privacy and prime location in the desired Cactus Corridor. Home is a 2 bedroom + Office + Game Room(can be converted back to a bedroom) Office Features a 100 Bottle wine fridge.

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61 W Wilshire Drive Phoenix, AZ 85003

$1,550,000

2 Beds

3 Baths

1,561 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6798594

Property Type Single Family Residence

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Possibly the most highly upgraded home in Downtown Phx; This highly anticipated home is a rare work of art that only comes around once in a blue moon. Located in the heart of the Willo Historic District; this is the work of esteemed Designer Trent Hancock. This property boasts approximately 2,600 total square feet with a two story casita that borders a raised designer pool, spa and sunken firepit area with a steel shade screen feature and a 1,600 square foot main residence with all the bells and whistles you could dream of. This property is highly landscaped with an outdoor bbq, custom steel planters and mature desert plants and cactus. The main house interior has one of the most grand entry living rooms of any home downtown; featuring a vaulted Spanish style ebony wood ceiling and the original hardwood floors and an epic tiered Spanish fireplace. A dining room with a coffered wood ceiling and wet bar leads you to a new modern gourmet kitchen with Wolf/ Sub zero appliances and LED lit cabinets all with Sonos surround speakers leading to a lush backyard through floor to ceiling custom steel and glass doors. A luxe owners suite boasts a highly modernized bathroom that features a stand alone tub and walk in shower and also faces the pool and spa. Detached from the main house is a completely remodeled guest house/ casita. Downstairs features a vaulted exposed wood entry with cascading natural light pouring through skylights and feels like a Parisian artists Loft. This house won an ICONIC award for Historic Preservation and a Gold Nugget award from the Pacific Coast Builder Conference for best renovated home and was featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, a Waymo commercial, Zillow and Vrbo. When the owners travel they have had the home very successfully featured as an Airbnb. The owner spared no expense with this Historic; 100 year old Spanish Colonial residence that looks and feels more like a 5 star resort. Fully Modernized yet completely retaining its Historic charm; this home will leave you speechless.

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8165 E Del Cuarzo Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85258

$1,550,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,998 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6803571

Property Type Single Family Residence

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EXQUISITE LAKEFRONT PROPERTY! Completely reinvented 3 bedroom, split floorplan home in the highly desirable McCormick Ranch! Beautiful open, light and bright living spaces with walls of windows to enjoy the beautiful lake. Huge sliding doors open to live seamlessly inside and out. Entertainers dream with massive chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, 10' Quartz waterfall island to capture the views of the lake from every angle. Thermador appliances. Fully tiled walls, quality lighting, fixtures, hardware and exquisite finishes. Pristine detail abounds, this is a stunning transformation with a large backyard patio with travertine pavers and built in barbeque to enjoy the sunsets. Properties like this rarely come on the market. Your clients will see and appreciate the difference!

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20546 N 83rd Place Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$1,550,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,103 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6804578

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

This beautifully maintained home located in the exclusive and highly desirable community of Grayhawk, boasts pride of ownership of this one owner home. Discover luxury living in this 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, dedicated office, with a thoughtful interior, an open floor plan, high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with double ovens, gas cooktop, built in refrigerator and granite countertops. The spacious primary suite features backyard access and a spa inspired ensuite with soaking tub, glass enclosed shower, dual vanities, and two walk-in closets. The indoor gas fireplace creates a cozy ambiance in the living area while the outdoor wood burning fireplace and tv make the backyard a true sanctuary. Relax and enjoy your backyard oasis on your expansive covered patio complete with a heated swimming pool, heated spa, BBQ, and gas firepit. This prime location is close to upscale dining, shopping, recreational amenities, walking trails, hiking, and golf. This is more than a home, it's a lifestyle of luxury.

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33286 N 71st Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266

$1,550,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,303 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6807621

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Wow! One of the most sought after lots in Terravita is now on the market. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath Caelum model with a perfect location & spectacular views of the 12th fairway, Black Mountain and the Boulders. This West facing property boasts stunning AZ sunsets! This home offers an updated kitchen with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, tumbled travertine stone flooring throughout. A 2car garage w/room to add a third. Drop down finished attic in the garage for additional storage. Custom sun shades on windows in the living area and master bedroom. Plantation shutters in additional guest rooms. The floor to ceiling door walls (3) in the living and dining area offer unparalleled views from the moment you walk through the front door of the surrounding mountains, golf course (tee to green), sunsets and world famous Saguaros. The backyard is a resort paradise with a heated pool and spa, large built-in BBQ?entertaining bar, large gas fireplace and lots of outdoor seating with additional covered patio areas to enjoy the best that Arizona resort living has to offer. This home is a MUST HAVE! Upgrades Since 2018: Exterior Painted in 2024 Epoxy Garage Floor Water Softener System new in 2022 RO Water System Instant Hot Water, Navien Tankless System in 2021 Remote Control Sun Shades on Outdoor Patio Custom Cabinets & Countertops in Dining Room with Builtin Wine Frig 2022 Quartz Countertops in Kitchen & Bathrooms New Stove Cook Top in the Kitchen & Bathrooms 2018 Guest Bathroom Updated in 2020 New Sinks & Countertops New Liner Napoleon Gas Fireplace and Tiled Wall 2021 Split AC Unit in Guest Room 2022 Landscape Drip System replaced in the backyard in 2022 River Rock added to the River Bed in the Front in 2023

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8850 N Valley Oak Drive Prescott, AZ 86305

$1,550,000

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,052 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6810607

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Nestled within a serene landscape, this beautifully remodeled home stands as a majestic citadel of comfort and elegance.The grand soaring arches at the entrance beckons you into a realm where modern luxury meets timeless charm.Elegant Living Room with fireplace, gorgeous modern kitchen, luxurious bathrooms, everything in the house adorned with exquisite finishes and tasteful decor. Perfect home in an excellent neighborhood.Welcome Home!

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14437 N Valencia Drive Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

$1,550,000

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

2,573 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6811989

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

MOVE IN READY! Final opportunity to own the award winning Marden floor plan! This home features a beautiful open concept layout with 14ft volume ceilings. Great room with 60'' linear fireplace has 10' sliding doors that lead to a covered patio and large backyard. Main home has 2 bedrooms plus a study, an attached casita and 3 car garage. Primary suite is tucked away at the back of the home with separate soaking tub, walk-in shower and spacious closet. Stunning kitchen features Wolf appliances and 48'' SubZero fridge. This beautifully designer appointed home is ready to move in! Must see!

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27921 N 153rd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$1,550,000

8 Beds

4.5 Baths

5,744 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6812556

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Huge House that has it all! Brand new Pickleball, Pool and Spa, as well as Mini Golf. Big lot with room to add whatever you like while still taking advantage of all the ammenities. Horse rights with room for stalls!

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9217 E Calle De Las Brisas -- Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$1,550,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,892 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6812645

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Nestled in the prestigious community of Pinnacle Peak Vistas in Scottsdale, this exquisite home at 9217 E Calle De Las Brisas offers a rare blend of luxury, privacy, and breathtaking unobstructed panoramic views. Inside, the home showcases an open, light-filled layout with soaring ceilings, spacious living areas, and high-end finishes throughout. Large windows frame the spectacular desert scenery, ensuring you never miss a moment of Arizona's beauty. The chef's kitchen, expansive living and dining spaces, and luxurious master suite all blend together for the ultimate in comfort and style. With an expansive, resort-style backyard that feels like your own private paradise, this property is the ultimate escape from the ordinary. Step outside and experience a backyard designed for relaxation and entertaining. A sparkling pool and spa, surrounded by the lush landscaping & private putting green, which creates the perfect setting for al fresco dining, entertaining guests, or just lounging under the Arizona sun. The panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert and distant mountain ranges provide a serene backdrop, while the large covered patio is ideal for hosting guests or enjoying peaceful evenings under the stars. Situated in the heart of Scottsdale, this home offers unparalleled convenience to some of the area's most sought-after attractions. Enjoy world-class shopping and dining at Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons, just a short drive away. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to premier courses such as TPC Scottsdale, while the vibrant arts and culture scene in Old Town Scottsdale is within easy reach. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby hiking and biking trails, with stunning desert landscapes at every turn. With its incredible backyard, sweeping desert views, and prime Scottsdale location near top-tier amenities, 9217 E Calle De Las Brisas is truly a rare find. Whether you're relaxing by the pool, practicing your golf game, exploring nearby trails, or enjoying the vibrant community, this home offers the perfect balance of luxury and convenience. The home is being offered fully furnished for the ultimate turn-key opportunity.

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3990 E Alameda Lane Gilbert, AZ 85298

$1,550,000

4 Beds

3.5 Baths

2,897 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6813228

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Experience the ultimate country club living in this luxurious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with formal dining and second family room that embodies a perfect blend of beauty and sophistication. This stunning golf course retreat offers double fairway and mountain views. The tranquil atmosphere invites relaxation and rejuvenation with its thoughtful, seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces; creating a true haven for those seeking serenity and inspiration. Located in the highly sought after Legacy at Seville Golf & Country Club, which offers a private entrance into SG&CC. Upon front entry through the frosted glass security door, you're greeted with a zen private garden courtyard with eye catching views of the new pool. Outdoor patio furniture may convey with sale! Sleek, modern kitchen complete with top of the line appliances and high-end finishes. Expansive stacking sliding doors connect indoor and outdoor covered patios. It's the ultimate breathtaking backyard oasis with sparkling pool, cascading waterfall and lush synthetic turf. Entertain effortlessly under the Ramada with built-in BBQ, beverage fridge and surround sound speakers. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, modern comforts and indoor-outdoor living. A rare opportunity you won't want to miss!

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12174 N 120th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Open House

$1,550,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,616 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6814101

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Stunning Golf Course & Mountain Views in Guard-Gated Ancala! This one of a kind 2,616 sq. ft. custom property has been totally transformed and is perfect for those looking for a smaller home, surrounded by large estates! The great room is perfect for entertaining, featuring a wet bar, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The reconfigured eat-in kitchen offers a breakfast bar, updated appliances including an induction cooktop, new sink, RO system and more! (See features list). The primary suite has been totally remodeled and includes backyard access and angled perfectly to take in the views with no golf ball intrusion and the utmost privacy. The updated the owners have thoughtfully done truly make you feel as though you are living at a resort. Hurry, because this home will not last! The backyard is an entertainer's dream with a covered patio, fireplace, built-in BBQ, retractable awnings, and a newer hot tub. Recent upgrades include a new roof, AC, water heater, softener, full paint, irrigation, and pump. Move-in ready luxury! Check out the updated features and finishes list for more home updates!

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