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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537 W El Caminito Drive Phoenix, AZ 85021

$799,000

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,962 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6803578

Property Type Single Family Residence

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This stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is located in the highly desirable Sands Terrace subdivision. Featuring an extended 2-car garage and a resort-style backyard, this property is perfect for entertaining. The spacious layout includes a large family room and formal dining room, offering plenty of room for gatherings. The backyard is an entertainer's paradise, complete with a flagstone fireplace, a sparkling Pebble Tec Salt cell pool, and a huge yard. The home also boasts newer Anderson windows throughout, ensuring energy efficiency, as well as 220V 3-phase electrical capability. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a dream home in an ideal location!

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4601 E Desert Cactus Street Phoenix, AZ 85032

$799,000

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,442 SqFt

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MLS # 6804680

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Winner of BEST HOME ON TOUR + Featured on ABC 15 and HULU! Just moments away from the newly developed PV Mall, Arizona's latest outdoor shopping and entertainment destination, home to Whole Foods, Lifetime Fitness, multiple Fox Restaurants, diverse dining options, boutique shopping and park for events! This stunning tri-level home offers the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and modern sophistication. The serene, creamy aesthetic offers thoughtful updates that create an inviting, calming atmosphere. Impressive vaulted ceilings are the cherry on top of the frame the extensive upgrades such as new vinyl plank flooring + baseboards, fresh paint, custom solid-core interior doors, and designer selected finishes in the bathrooms...

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6811 W Monona Drive Glendale, AZ 85308

$799,000

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,327 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6805410

Property Type Single Family Residence

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RARE! COMPLETELY UPDATED! PREMIUM WATERFRONT HOME! Right around the corner from COMMUNITY VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL COURT, PLAYGROUNDS, AND 1+MILE GREENBELT/WATERFRONT PAVED TRAIL! Home features open concept split floor plan with updated flooring, quartz countertops through out, stainless appliances, paint, hardware, light fixtures, bathroom shower and tubs, and primary bedroom walk in closet! 16.4KW owned solar, almost $0 electric bill! Covered patio, pool, hot tub, artificial turf, and palm trees makes this an entertainers dream with incredible indoor/outdoor living! Kayaks included in sale. Just minutes to shopping, restaurants, Westgate Entertainment District, State Farm Stadium, MLB Spring Training Stadium, 10+ golf courses, ASU West Campus, and more! Available fully furnished.

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4805 N Woodmere Fairway Lane Unit 1012 Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$799,000

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,486 SqFt

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MLS # 6809404

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Live at Sage in Old Town Scottsdale and experience the perfect blend of location, relaxation, and community amenities. Just a short walk to Old Town Scottsdale, this condo offers a serene atmosphere with direct canal access from the patio—ideal for runners, cyclists, and pet lovers! Inside, enjoy tasteful design with Dacor stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and seamless wood flooring throughout the dining and living areas. The Southern exposure fills the space with natural light, while the split floor plan features 2 spacious bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet), a den, and in-unit laundry. Ground-level, canal-adjacent condos are rare—don't miss this incredible opportunity!

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3132 W Blue Eagle Lane Phoenix, AZ 85086

$799,000

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,812 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6807725

Property Type Single Family Residence

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UPDATED LISTING - Absolutely stunning custom build! Amazing views and very private - situated on over an acre with private well! 4 bedrooms and 3 bathroom PLUS bonus rooms! Spa-like primary suite including indoor sauna! All furnishings included. Kitchen features custom cabinets and double fridge, built with luxury and functionality in mind! Step onto the full length patio that overlooks the mountains to the north. The backyard is a blank slate for resort style pool and finishes. An oversized septic tank was installed to make expansion on the house easy if you desire (drawings made for future casita plan). Would make an incredible forever home or is ready to go as a STR. This will not last!

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4350 S Hudson Place Chandler, AZ 85249

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$799,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,835 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6811235

Property Type Single Family Residence

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Absolute Must SEE!! Step into this 2835 Sq Ft meticulously maintained Fulton Home, offering Highly upgraded Flooring throughout the entire home with 3 spacious bedrooms, a versatile den, and a 3-car garage! Nestled in a highly sought-after community with top-rated schools, this home exudes charm and functionality. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining, while the thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts elegance along with a gas fireplace and modern touches. Enjoy the easy to care for landscaped backyard, ideal for relaxation. Priced to sell quickly—don't miss this incredible opportunity! Schedule your showing today before it's gone!

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2551 E Saratoga Street Gilbert, AZ 85296

$799,000

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,096 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6812052

Property Type Single Family Residence

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Come inside & fall in love w/this inviting, meticulously cared for home in the highly desired Greenfield Lakes, on the golf course. Living/dining room flow harmoniously into the kitchen/great room where beautiful windows & outdoor views fill the home w/light. The kitchen w/island is truly the heart of the home filled w/ abundant white cabinetry, Large loft upstairs w/balcony access is ideal for an entertainment area. The main retreat awaits, boasting double doors, plush carpet, ensuite with two vanities, soaking tub, shower, WC & WI closet. Enjoy the large covered patio, swimming pool, & spacious yard, it's the perfect spot for hosting memorable gatherings or simply relaxing. Fabulous location in Gilbert, near dining, shopping, & schools. This is living the good life! See More....... This impeccable home with low maintenance desert landscaping front and back, mature, producing citrus tree, grapefruit, orange and lemon, sparkling blue pool beneath the upper balcony, with 3 car garage, cabinets for storage, and RV gate with permitted RV parking in the side yard! All situated on the golf course, the lot that does NOT get all the balls in the yard! This family has loved living here and it shows, it has been consistently upgraded through the years, please see full list... 2 AC units, 2015. Custom dual rolling black out shades in primary bedroom, 2021. Balcony deck completely rebuilt in 2005. Full roof underlayment replaced with 2 layers of felt, 2012. Water softener, 2019. New oven/range 2019. Pool filter replaced 2019. Carpet upstairs with extra plush padding. Quieter upstairs. 2022. Wrought iron fence, 2016. Sunscreens on front windows, removable based on seasons. Primary bath remodel, 2013. Primary bath tile 2017. Handscraped Birch Hardwood flooring 2015. Dramatic sweeping staircase with wood and carpet steps. Office (4th bedroom) new tile flooring, 2020. Main bath remodel 2020. Central station security system, upgraded to cellular 2018. Water heater replaced 2023. Renewal by Andersen back door, 2008. Toto toilets Cool deck resurfaced, 2024. Move in and relax, it's all been done!

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10546 E Topaz Circle Scottsdale, AZ 85258

New

$799,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,980 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6812846

Property Type Townhouse

Price Type --

Arizona Living at its finest! Open floor plan with soaring ceilings, hardwood & travertine floors, formal dining room w/upgraded lighting and decorative plant wall. Kitchen has custom maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counters with counter bar and pendulant lighting. Bay window breakfast nook w/patio access. Two master bedrooms, upscale private baths w/dual sinks, & custom walk-in closets. Gorgeous wall coverings and drapery. This home is ready for you to come and enjoy the Arizona weather and sunsets! All windows were recently replaced. Premium cul de sac lot, north/south location with a back patio that borders the common area and a retractable awning. New foam roof. Lakeside Community (55+) Heated Pool, Spa, Tennis & Clubhouse.

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5502 S Pico Street Gilbert, AZ 85298

$799,000

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,692 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6793589

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Stunning move-in ready split floor plan home in Freeman Farms! Curb appeal abounds on this corner lot with easy maintenance turf and stone and paved walkway and courtyard. Inside, you will find 9' ceilings, 8' doors, and all closet doors are mirrored. The open flex space could be used as a den/office, formal dining, or converted to another bedroom. The great room is pre-wired for surround sound, and acoustic insulation between it and the primary bedroom provides a sound barrier. The primary has a separate exit to the beautiful backyard, includes a bathroom with a Fasa Stone vanity and super shower, and a walk-in closet with ceiling fan. Three of the bedrooms have new carpet and paint; 4th bedroom was used as a craft room and has tile flooring. In the kitchen, there are stainless steel appliances including a new Kitchen Aid refrigerator, new Kitchen Aid dishwasher, GE Monogram gas cooktop with 4 burners and grill, GE Monogram microwave / convection oven, and GE Monogram conventional / convection oven, and a large walk-in pantry. The laundry room includes built-in cabinets, counter, and sink. The 3-bay tandem garage has a side access service door and coated garage floor. Let's talk about the amazing backyard! Pool with in-floor cleaning and a new pump, firepit with an extended wall for seating, and large pergola and outdoor kitchen with two grills (one charcoal, one gas), new refrigerator, sink, and bar that accommodates 8 stools. Additionally, the side yards contain raised garden beds with watering system, 4'x6' storage shed, 5'x14' Tuff shed, an RV gate, and a walkthrough gate. All of this surrounded by travertine, stone, and easy-care plants, a block wall lined with solar lighting, and no houses behind. The exterior of the home was painted 2 years ago with a sealant moisture barrier, and this house has Everlights installed for holidays and more.

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28990 N White Feather Lane Unit 127 Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$799,000

2 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,008 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6795704

Property Type Townhouse

Price Type --

Enjoy the boulder cropping & mountain views at this Stonedge gated community townhouse. This unique property is one of the few to offer multiple patios & balconies to enjoy the resort lifestyle of AZ. The master & junior master are large w/ample closet space. You'll love the view through the brand new Renewal by Anderson windows & the meticulous home also features new HVAC, water heater & Pentair water filtration system. The kitchen was remodeled in 2023 with new cabinets, undercounted lighting, subway tile, stainless steel sink, and quartz countertops. The pantry has pull out shelves & the new KitchenAid & Bosch appliances are a chef's dream. The open floor plan allows for easy entertaining. The garage has epoxy flooring, cabinetry, and a tool bench. This is the perfect vacation retreat!

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6642 N 10th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85013

$799,000

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,204 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6803333

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Welcome to this completely remodeled home in the heart of North Central Phoenix. As soon as you enter, you'll be greeted by a flood of natural light and an open concept floor plan. The brand new kitchen includes quartz waterfall countertops, plenty of cabinetry, brand new appliances, and an eat-in island. This redesigned floor plan now features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flex space, and indoor laundry! Over 1,000 SF of living space has been added to make this home feel spacious and inviting. The entire home has been tastefully updated from top to bottom including new plumbing, new wiring, a new electric panel, a brand new roof and underlayment, recessed lighting throughout and new windows and doors. All of this just steps away from everything North Central Phoenix has to offer.

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22719 N Galicia Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375

$799,000

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,670 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6803386

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Stunning Ext. Cambria Model with Casita W/ Breathtaking Golf Course Views! This beautifully 4-bd in desirable Corte Bella neighborhood, As you approach the home, you're greeted by an inviting courtyard, Step inside and be captivated! Picture windows w/ views of the lush green golf course from the great room/Dining room. Plantation shutters and tile floors (except in the bedrooms), The kitchen is a chef's dream, with a gas cooktop stove, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and upgraded cabinetry. Extended covered patio, built-in BBQ—perfect for entertaining. Ext. garage with built-in cabinets and workbench for storage. New ext. paint, Newer AC, Patio roof resurface, Newer Windows. water filtered system, This home is immaculate and shows true pride of ownership. 45+Adult

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