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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14415 N 62nd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254

$725,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6808795
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This wonderfully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is move-in ready. Inside, you'll find three uniquely designed bedrooms and a well-appointed gourmet kitchen featuring quartz countertops and a designer tile backsplash. Major upgrades include a newer AC unit, pool refinishing, new windows, a water softener, and a water heater. With no HOA, your dream home awaits in the heart of Scottsdale! Beautifully decorated, this property can also be sold fully furnished on a separate bill of sale. It's the perfect home for your family or your next investment property as an Airbnb. Relax by the sparkling private pool or have some fun on the putting green.

5841 W Bushwood Court Florence, AZ 85132

$725,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,382 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6808751
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This STUNNING home located within Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch brings ACTIVE ADULT living to a whole new level! Featuring over $360K in upgrades, you'll find SO many incredible features that you won't find on any other home in the community. Located within the highly sought-after Legends subdivision, this home is perfectly situated on an oversized cul-de-sac lot with unobstructed views of the 9th fairway. This pristine Serenity floorplan features a spacious open concept greatroom with a luxurious open corner sliding glass door, stylish eat in kitchen, soaring 10-foot ceilings, two primary suites, a versatile den currently utilized as a theater, extended-length garage, and dedicated golf cart garage. The gourmet chef's kitchen is straight out of a magazine, showcasing high-end stacked cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, custom leathered granite island, stainless KitchenAid gas appliances, built-in Subzero refrigerator, and an oversized walk-in pantry. The inviting living and dining areas flow effortlessly onto the expansive covered patio, complete with heaters, electric roll-down shades, extended pergola, shell stone travertine pavers, a built-in fire pit, above-ground spa, and meticulously landscaped, allowing you to relax during the day and savor the breathtaking sunsets over the golf course in the evening. Back inside, the primary suite is a serene retreat, featuring a spa-like ensuite bathroom with barn door entry, dual vanities, a walk-in shower with rain shower head, and a generously sized walk-in closet with custom built-ins. A second bedroom on the other side of the home doubles as a second primary suite, plus a den that can be utilized as a theater, hobby room, office space, or whatever you desire. For those looking to spend time in the garage, this is the one for you! Featuring a freshly painted extended length garage with polished floors, built-in cabinets and sink, plenty of lighting and electrical, and a separate garage for your golf cart or added storage. A true whole home automation system is sure to impress, allowing you to control and manage lighting, security, energy efficiency, and more at the tap of a button or via voice commands. Other features include gorgeous lighting and ceiling fans, water conditioner/whole home water filtration system, whole home surge protector, 30 amp external RV plug, and SO much more! As part of this vibrant 55+ community, you'll enjoy access to a wealth of amenities, including a championship golf course, resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball and tennis, and clubhouse activities to name a few. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and medical facilities, this home truly has it all!

9345 E Hobart Street Mesa, AZ 85207

$725,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,448 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6807364
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to this stunning single level home w/ pool in NE Mesa Desert Uplands. Upon entering the house is flooded with light & huge windows overlooking the lush backyard & pool. All tile flooring! Formal living dining room areas make great flex space for a game room. Private office w/ double doors. Updated kitchen w/ cherry wood 42'' cabinets, oversized island & custom granite countertops. Open family room w/ gas fireplace. 2023 2 new sliding doors installed. Secluded owners suite ,has pvt exit to the pool, windows & walk in closet. Owners bath has dual sinks, soaking tub & walk in shower. Bedroom 2 is a 2nd full suite w/ full bathroom. Bedroom 3 is good size w/ full bathroom. 3 car garage is extended to accommodate a full size truck!! Laundry w/ storage cabinets. Gorgeous resort like backyard. Sparkling HEATED pool, infloor cleaning system, covered patio, extended backyard and lush beautiful llandscaping & fruit trees. 2021 new irrigation front & back yard 2024 irrigation control replaced 2024 pool heater / ac and heat serviced 2023/24 replace garage door opener & springs 2023 replaced two sliding glass doors to he back yard Extended 3 car garage and epoxy flooring Home has alarm (non monitored) Central vac / whole house speakers

64 W Via De Palmas -- San Tan Valley, AZ 85140

$725,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,078 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6759036
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
1.39 irrigated acres in the heart of San Tan Valley!! The property offers an inviting front porch & a circular drive & two custom metal gates to access the backyard. The home's entry is bright and open to the den, living room, & eat-in kitchen with bay window. It is PERFECT for entertaining with all of its open space and direct access to the covered back patio. Split master bedroom offers a large walk in closet, dual sinks, a shower, tub & access to the backyard. There's also two additional bedrooms & an oversized laundry room. Garage has air conditioner for storing stuff or working on projects. Recently remodeled 45'x25' custom pool with built in spa. Play Basketball or Volleyball while you soak up the sun. Gather your horses and/or your toys, there is more than enough room!!

3517 E Merrill Avenue Gilbert, AZ 85234

$725,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,417 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6786858
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This is the place. A spacious, heavily upgraded contemporary home in a great neighborhood. This stylish residence features an open floor plan that your guests will find stunning from the moment they step through the front door. A gigantic newly remodeled kitchen serves as the central hub that overlooks the open great room and living room. The large master suite has generously sized his-and-her closets. The upstairs alone has 3 additional closets outside of the 4 bedrooms so there is ample storage. This home also has a secret to tell - The tilt of a book opens an incredible secret passageway leading to a hidden storage or play room! The synthetic turf lawn requires zero maintenance and the heated pool and hot tub provides entertainment all year long. The house also backs up directly to a baseball field for great views, more privacy, and easy access - it's like having a 3 acre back yard that you don't have to take care of! The quiet, safe and clean neighborhood is surrounded by parks. The home is just a mile from the 60 so freeway access is fantastic and the 3 car garage (already wired for electric cars) is deep enough for even large vehicles. The concrete tile roof will last forever and the energy efficient radiant barrier roof helps keep energy bills low. This house is everything you've been looking for!

9190 W Tomahawk Trail Pine, AZ 85544

$725,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,684 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6800044
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Discover peace and tranquility in this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled on a 1.02-acre lot with incredible panoramic views backing to the national forest. With 1,684 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort and nature. The living room welcomes you with warm laminate wood floors, a cozy wood-burning stove, vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, and tall windows that frame breathtaking views. The kitchen provides ample storage, a pantry, an island, and a breakfast bar, ideal for effortless living. The serene master suite features a spacious loft, a walk-in closet, and a walk-in shower. Step outside to the expansive wrap-around composite deck, a peaceful haven for relaxing, entertaining, or soaking in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Complete with a storage shed and RV parking, this home is your perfect mountain sanctuary

13363 W Montansoro Lane Peoria, AZ 85383

$725,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,926 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6800865
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
With over $100,000 in builder upgrades from 2021 and then another $100,000 in custom upgrades since, this home is a DREAM in Trilogy at Vistancia. Enter through custom Steel door with built-in screen to high ceilings and see all the way through to your outdoor oasis. This home has custom designer touches throughout. Ideal split floor plan with a large guest suite and a stunning primary with custom closet out of a magazine. The spacious great room is an entertainers dream with a massive kitchen island, dining room to seat 10 and all the extras like gas range, extra Bev fridge, custom built in pantry & more. Open your 90 degree glass doors to bring the outside in- remote controlled screened in patio, outdoor kitchen and pergola. You will have to see this home to believe it.

28548 N 68th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85383

$725,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,622 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6803978
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Charming single level home with 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, located in the highly desirable community of Sonoran Mountain Ranch. Entering through a courtyard with beautiful brick pavers, you'll see the open floor plan features high ceilings and recessed canned lighting in the living areas. The kitchen features stunning granite countertops, white cabinets with glass accent uppers, island with additional storage, updated stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop with dramatic vent, and a walk-in pantry. The large primary suite has a bay window and leads to an en-suite bathroom remodeled in 2022 with dual vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub and two closets! Out back is a refreshing pool with water feature, covered patio, and built-in barbecue, perfect for entertaining!

3060 N Ridgecrest -- Unit 98 Mesa, AZ 85207

$725,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,733 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6807743
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Endless Possibilites await you in this perfectly laid out two story home nestled on a lush oversized lot in the highly desirable neighborhood of Las Sendas. This property has a perfectly laid out backyard with loads of space to make your own. The extended covered patio includes space for dining and outdoor living. Pavers extend across from side entry gate to covered patio to the enlarged pool area. A raised terrace behind the pool is the perfect place to add a spa or firepit. Newer A/C units replaced in 2020/2021. Pool resurfaced with new pebble tec 2020. Fresh interior paint including doors and trim makes this home feel brand new! Kitchen includes granite counters, Island with storage, and Stainless Steel appliances. North / South exposure ensures your evenings will be enjoyable in this gorgeous private backyard. Las Sendas is an award winning community with upscale ammenities such as 2 heated community pools and spas, Tennis Courts, Pickle Ball Courts, Bocci, Basketball, Sand Volley Ball, Soccer and Baseball fields, Childrens Play Structures & Splash Pad, Party Ramadas, a fitness center, spa, and community center available to host events. Minutes from Saguaro Lake, Salt River Recreation Area, Usery Park and Located close to the 202 Red Mountain / San Tan Freeways.

715 Crosscreek Drive Prescott, AZ 86303

$725,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,772 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6811368
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
Coveted Single Story, turn key ready Two Bedroom plus Office beautiful Townhome on the 5th fairway of Capital Canyon Golf Club. Gated Aspen Creek Meadows, 2.5 miles West of Downtown Prescott. New Appliances, Interior Paint and Carpet. Two Decks plus a lower patio for entertaining. Excellent exposure for summer and winter sun. Long driveway for guest parking. Owner building new home in neighborhood!

3510 N Los Alamos -- Mesa, AZ 85213

$725,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,775 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6798279
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Stunning 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage with a pool in gated community Lehi Crossings that you don't want to miss. The beautifully upgraded kitchen features stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, white staggered cabinets, quartz countertops with large breakfast island, that opens to family room that showcases charming faux wood beams & 15ft multi-glass slider leading to the back. Throughout the home, you'll find many custom features including elegant shiplap & wainscoting accents, plank tile floors &upgraded lighting. Downstairs you have a full bedroom & bath that make this functional for all guests. All bedrooms are generous in size & primary bathroom has dual sinks, soaker tub, walk-in shower & spacious walk-in closet. Your backyard oasis features a sparklin pebble-tech pool with a serene water feature, travertine deck, custom paver patio with a built in fire-pit & lush landscaping that make this a perfect backyard retreat. Lehi Crossing is a gated community that has walking/biking paths, playground & is conveniently located close to Red Mountain freeway, walking trails, restaurants, shopping & so much more!

15008 N 48th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85254

$725,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,674 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6773475
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Spacious Three Bedroom, Two-and-a-half bathroom beautiful home in 85254. Fresh paint inside and out with trendy, neutral color palette. New wood-like durable laminate in great room and family room, tile in kitchen and bathrooms, all bedrooms new, neutral-colored, comfortable carpet. Perfect sized kitchen with crushed granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinet space. TWO Fireplaces, one in Living Room, the other in Family Room. Light and bright and clean! Garage super clean, as well. Pool decking resurfaced. Nice long patio with built-in BBQ. Easy, low maintenance landscaping. No HOA!!!

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