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Why Use a Realtor

Using a licensed realtor means you are hiring a professional that has the law, the State and their broker behind your transaction.

With the ability to search for property your self these days, why use a realtor when wanting to buy or sell a home?

  • When making one of the biggest investments of your life, you want to make sure you have an experienced guide to help you through the process. Sometimes real estate transactions aren't as easy as they may seem.
  • As a buyer or seller, you want to have someone by your side that has their fingers on the pulse of the market in your area, the latest sales and comparative properties, with the best strategies so that you can make an informed decision as to what is the best move for you and your family.
  • Having the expertise of a realtor means you have the expertise of all of their resources, whether it be a great lender, the best inspectors and appraisers, knowledge about the best schools and communities right for your needs.
  • You don't think about legal problems when acquiring or selling property, but they do happen, and more often than you may imagine.  An experienced realtor will be able to know basic real estate law and how it effects you and your transaction or when to refer you to a lawyer.
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