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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3510 S Verbena Road Casa Grande, AZ 85193

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19700 N 76th Street Unit 2047 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$650,000

3 Beds

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1,729 SqFt

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15101 W Waterford Drive Surprise, AZ 85374

$650,000

2 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,406 SqFt

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MLS # 6778489

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13399 W Tyler Trail Peoria, AZ 85383

$650,000

5 Beds

3 Baths

3,423 SqFt

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MLS # 6751314

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10523 E Simone Avenue Mesa, AZ 85212

$650,000

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,930 SqFt

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MLS # 6772714

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$650,000

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,472 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6759877

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$650,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,260 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6805729

Property Type Single Family Residence

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$650,000

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,076 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6796310

Property Type Single Family Residence

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$650,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,774 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6797525

Property Type Townhouse

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2665 E Gillcrest Road Gilbert, AZ 85298

$650,000

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,658 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6774316

Property Type Single Family Residence

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34027 N 140th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$650,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,000 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6778608

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Beautiful new home, ready to move into! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with den or office. Cul-de-sac lot. Large master suite/closet, and all tile master shower. Carpeted bedrooms with upgraded pads. Spacious open floor plan, great room, and kitchen. Quartz countertops, tile backsplash, spacious pantry with built-in-selves. Stainless steel appliances, sit-down kitchen island, and vaulted ceilings. Generous paver stone patio to enjoy desert mountain views. 3-car garage with workspace. Spacious laundry room and storage room, both with cabinets! Solar tube for natural light in laundry room. Long lasting synthetic stucco finish, 2 panel interior doors. Horses OK. Owner Agent.

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