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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$565,995
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,370 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6741768
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,273 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6800469
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,990
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,838 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6769226
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,900
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,125 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6793314
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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$565,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,730 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6805963
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,700
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,428 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6748422
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,250
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,959 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6754354
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,352 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6803476
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,825 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6798346
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,840 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6746360
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,684 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6802196
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$565,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,002 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6803453
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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