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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10220 E Cochise Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85258

$1,498,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,133 SqFt

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MLS # 6716959

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THIS STUNNING HOME IS HUGE! THE MAIN ROOMS ARE OVERSIZED. THE YARD IS HUGE!! THE GLASS POOL SPARKLES RAINBOWS!! ITS LIGHT, BRIGHT, IMMACULATE!!!! A NATURALLY LIT 3 CAR GARAGE WITH A FAN. WALK OUTSIDE INTO YOUR BACKYARD OASIS OUT OF ALMOST EVERY ROOM. COOK IN A GRAND KITCHEN WITH IMPRESSIVE CABINETRY. THIS HOME IS AWE-INSPIRING!!!! YOU CAN HAVE LAKE ACESS, WALK IN THE PARK, PLAY TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL.... EAT & SHOP AT OUR SHOPPING CENTER, JOIN CLUBS.

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5429 E Bloomfield Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254

$1,498,000

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,234 SqFt

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MLS # 6804342

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True 5-bedroom home on over 1/3 of an acre in the HEART of SCOTTSDALE for UNDER $1.5M, price just reduced over $50K. No HOA. HUGE lot. SINGLE-level with NO interior steps. TWO primary-bedroom suites. North-South orientation. DIVING pool. MOUNTAIN views. QUARTZ countertops. XL garage. Attached STORAGE room with potential. NEW roof (2024). NEW AC units (2024). NEW water softener (2022) and water filtration system (2022). Re-coated pipes (2024). Recently painted interior (2025). NEW interior doors (2025). Conveniently located less than 2 miles from popular Paradise Valley malls and less than 5 miles from popular Scottsdale malls. Close to baseball, golf, and other sporting venues with easy access to freeway. Perfect primary, vacation, or investment home!

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28013 N Desierto Drive Rio Verde, AZ 85263

$1,498,000

3 Beds

4 Baths

3,682 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6810603

Property Type Single Family Residence

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Stunning Phoenix Smith Custom home in the gated Golf Community of Tonto Verde. 3 Ensuite Bedrooms with walk in closets. Den/Office/4th Bedroom. Great room with gas fireplace and coffered ceiling. Spacious open kitchen with bar seating, granite counters, SS appliances, gas cook top, walk in pantry. Formal Dining room with buffet & seating for 8. Pella Windows, Knotty Alder wood Cabinets, 8ft Solid Wood interior doors. 2 Car garage plus golf cart garage, epoxy floor, storage cabinets. Back patio with water feature, gas fire pit and separate cozy wood burning fireplace, all with Mountain & Golf Course VIEWS. Enter this home thru a gated front court yard with pavers. Beautiful landscaping and a quiet cul-de-sac street. All furniture available . Pass Thru Golf Membership available.

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22206 N 36th Way Phoenix, AZ 85050

$1,498,000

5 Beds

4 Baths

4,485 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6823768

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Welcome HOME to your oasis in Aviano at Desert Ridge! This fully expanded Marisol floor plan by Toll Brothers offers luxurious living with casual elegance. Whether you're enjoying the beautifully remodeled kitchen & family room with seamless views of your resort-style backyard or unwinding in your expansive primary suite, this home is designed to impress. A full bedroom and bathroom on the first floor provide flexibility for guests or a private work-from-home space, while the upstairs loft is perfect for movie nights or relaxation. Positioned against a breathtaking natural desert backdrop, the view fence offers unencumbered sunset views that will take your breath away. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this updated home - make an appt today! A full list of updates in documents tab.

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18654 W Solano Drive Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$1,497,900

4 Beds

4.5 Baths

4,694 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6796724

Property Type Single Family Residence

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This stunning home is situated on 1+ acre in the highly sought-after gated community of Cottonwood Estates! Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, this luxurious & spacious custom home has 4694 sqft of living space, 4 bedrooms, & 4 en-suite bathrooms! Each room has its own walk-in closet. It also has storage rooms scattered to all 3 hallways! You'll be greeted by a charming courtyard w/ a cozy fireplace, perfect for gatherings & relaxation. Enjoy this updated single-story large Tuscan-style home with/an attractive stone facade, long driveway, 3 car garage, & 2 RV gates. Plenty of grown, majestic date palm trees in front of the house, and tall Italian cypress trees escort you driving in & out of the driveway Gather loved ones in the family room with/a newly installed soft carpet

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Munds Park AZ 86017

$1,495,000

3 Beds

6 Baths

4,000 SqFt

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MLS # 6772459

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Currently a restaurant but was formerly a single- family residence. Could be changed back to residential and you would have a sprawling estate.

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11143 N Mckinney Street Surprise, AZ 85388

$1,495,000

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,099 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6817348

Property Type Single Family Residence

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This highly popular Rutherford-model house in Sterling Grove has it all. One of the best locations (near the 18th hole and just a short walk to the restaurant/fitness/spa/clubhouse), massively upgraded, incredible custom pool/spa with soothing waterfall features, and a beautifully landscaped oversized premium lot with no neighbors directly behind. The kitchen is beautifully designed with upgraded floor-to-ceiling cabinets, luxurious quartz countertops, and Jenn-Aire kitchen appliances, including a built-in refrigerator with custom wood panels matching the cabinets, and a 48' double-oven/range with 6-burner gas stove and griddle. The living room boasts a beautiful natural stone gas fireplace with a unique rustic wood mantle. Upgraded 16' sliders open to a stunning backyard where you... Upgraded 16' sliders open to a stunning backyard where you will enjoy multiple outdoor sitting areas, including a custom built-in 8' gas fire pit, a large covered patio with 2 ceiling fans for the summer and 2 electric heaters for the winter, a full-sun lounge area, and a covered cabana. The large pool includes a Baja shelf, 3 waterfalls with copper scuppers, an in-water bench along the back length, and a large hot tub with spillways into the pool. The master bedroom includes a large bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, double vanity, large soaking tub, and a Japanese-style toilet. The guest bedrooms are all ensuite with walk-in closets. This house also features an office room with built-in cabinets and an oversized butler pantry with custom floor-to-ceiling cabinets. The garage has a separate mini-split with AC and heat and an epoxy floor. Additional features in the home include all new lighting (including new LED can ceiling lights), upgraded faucets, custom window shades throughout, all new solid-core interior doors, sink and cabinets in the laundry room, recirculating hot water system, water softener, and much, much more!

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4393 N Twisted Trail Prescott, AZ 86301

$1,495,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,492 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6735957

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Find your personal Shangri-La in this new custom-built Tuscan Style Masterpiece, tucked privately into spectacular granite outcroppings, known as Arizona's Garden of the Gods. A rare opportunity to live in what could have been a State Park with an entrance that will take your breath away. No expense spared or detail overlooked in this gorgeous new custom home built by one of Prescott's most experienced teams. Features: -Chefs kitchen w/Wolf range+pot filler -Grand MBath w/steam shower, soaking tub, sauna, his/hers closest -MBed w/ gas fireplace & balconies -Huge private deck -Travertine flooring -Oversized 3-car garage w/ epoxy coating -Tile roof+gutters Private gated community features a huge pool & trail system w/ access to a 1300-acres of wilderness. +NEW CUSTOM home - completed but never occupied +Rare opportunity to purchase a new home in a subdivision with only 4 closed home sales since 2014! +11 minutes / 6 miles to downtown Prescott in small, private gated community +Designed & built for low maintenance and efficiency with spray foam + regular insulation, 16 SEER mini-split HVAC, Envirowise ERV, instant hot water system, high quality windows and doors, and much more. +Design for lock and go vacationers or part time residence with a low maintenance landscape +LUXURY FINISHES INCLUDE: -Mediterranean rustic chiseled Travertine tile in Versailles pattern with matte sealer -Custom Ironwork Banisters and Railings -Kitchen Countertops/Backsplash - Calacatta Taupe Polished Quartzite -Kitchen Island - Michelangelo Polished Quartzite -Bathrooms - Typhoon Bordeaux Granite -Custom Cabinetry Throughout the House -Signature Kitchen Suite 36- Inch Built in French Door Refrigerator -36 Wolf - All-Natural Gas Range w/ Griddle -24 Wolf Microwave Insert -24 Cove Dishwasher -Under Cabinet lighting -Custom 8' Knotty Alder Doors -Custom Pinky's Iron Entry Door -Sierra Pacific Window & Door Package -Metropolitan Light Fixtures throughout -TimberTech Vintage Series Decking (Tigerwood), durable, low maintenance, fade & stain resistant, moisture resistant, protective warranties, sustainable, made in the USA.

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27722 E Mount Ord Drive Fort Mcdowell, AZ 85264

$1,495,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,083 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6667696

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Welcome to this stunning southwestern home in Sunflower, AZ, offering the perfect blend of comfort & luxury. Nestled in a private gated community, this property boasts breathtaking mountain views and enjoys the great climate of Sunflower. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a bonus room, providing ample space for relaxation. The open-concept living area is perfect for hosting gatherings, while the well-appointed kitchen, complete with modern appliances and a spacious island. Outside the property spans 5.22 acres across 3 parcels, making it ideal for horse enthusiasts. The property includes grass paddocks, corrals & hay storage, Solar Electrical System, Community well, whole home off grid.

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21062 N 76th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308

$1,495,000

4 Beds

4.5 Baths

4,042 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6734454

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

SINGLE STORY WATERFRONT luxury property in the beautiful EAGLE HEIGHTS subdivision is now for sale! This stunning, move-in ready property features all the upgrades and amenities you could desire, including private entry courtyard with stone fireplace, 3-car garage, dream kitchen with upgraded cabinets with crown molding, granite countertops, large island with center sink and breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances. All bedrooms very large & each has their own WALK -IN-CLOSET and OWN FULL BATHROOM, spacious master bedroom and master bath with granite counters and his and hers sinks. The great room also includes a triple sliding glass door which allows for indoor/outdoor living and dining. Ideally located, this home is situated in a very desirable area, with quick access to the 101freeway Bulldog(metal) security screens through out the house. Surround sound through the house .A lot of upgrade through the house, such a Venire stone all around house .Extra insulation inside the walls through out the house. Solid wood planks all interior doors. Extra window sills on all windows. This property having two APN's ;APN 200-19-350 also included as part of this sale.

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3009 S Tourmaline Drive Unit 22 Flagstaff, AZ 86005

$1,495,000

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

1,891 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6742480

Property Type Apartment

Price Type --

Experience luxury living in the prestigious Pine Canyon Golf Community with this stunning single-level condo. This highly upgraded new build boasts 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, accompanied by a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom casita, perfect for guests, office or private retreats. The home is exquisitely upgraded throughout, offering elegance and modern conveniences at every turn. Enjoy serene, filtered views of the driving range from the beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The attached 2-car garage provides ample storage and convenience. Nestled within Pine Canyon's sought-after community, this residence is a rare gem that combines comfort, style, and a prime location. See attached upgrade list.

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14147 W Greentree Drive Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

$1,495,000

4 Beds

3.5 Baths

4,110 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6756275

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

This stunning remodeled ranch on Wigwam's Red Golf Course offers luxury and comfort in every detail. Featuring 4 bedrooms, a separate office, and 3.5 bathrooms in 4110 sq ft of living space, this single-level home includes a 3 car garage with a separate golf cart door. The heated pool and spa, covered outdoor kitchen and open floor plan make this property perfect for entertaining and enjoying the Arizona weather. With Vaulted ceilings, spectacular views and chef's kitchen this ranch is a blend of modern luxury and classic charm. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional property in a PRIME golf course location.

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