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Why Use A Realtor?

A professional Realtor is important during these times of short sales and foreclosures by making sure you are getting the best possible scenario in all areas of your transaction.

Using a professional realtor, especially in today's market, can make your buying or selling real estate experience run more smoothly.  However, with such a large purchase as your dream home, or with such an investment as your main residence, you want to make sure a professional "who has seen it all" is by your side during the transaction. 

Many things can go wrong these days with short sales or foreclosures.  Or with negotiating with an owner that is having difficulty choking down the price they are being offered after watching their home depreciate significantly.  Plus finding the right service providers in escrow, lending, title, appraising guarantees you won't be gouged or charged too much for the same services.

Check out the Board of Realtors very good list of why one would hire a Realtor.

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