Buying a home without an agent is like going to court without a lawyer

Buying a home without an agent is like going to court without a lawyer:

Now I am not claiming to be a lawyer, but I do know my industry very well. Likewise, if I had to go to court  I would want a lawyer to represent me that really knows the legal system. Buying a home is much the same way, you want a knowledgeable, experienced agent to represent you in one of the largest investments you will make. 

If you are looking to buy a home the NC Triad is a great market for home buyers. Winston Salem, NC has a great home market for buyers, and yes even for some sellers! If you are thinking of buying a home in the Winston Salem area you need to consider a few key points:

• Location, location, location! Make sure the area you are buying is conducive to a positive re-sale value later. This is a service that a good real estate professional can provide and offer historical re-sale trends.
•  Distressed properties: foreclosures, short sales, auctions, estates, or other distressed transactions can have a real impact on the surrounding home values. An area with a perpetual history of these types of transactions can lead to declining property values over time.
• Avoid the “Cadillac Syndrome;” you don’t want to be the biggest or most expensive house in the neighborhood. This is largely because when you get ready to sell later, appraisers will have trouble finding comparable properties to use and result in a lower appraisal.

These are just a FEW of the tips and ideas that you should consider when looking to buy a home, not only in the Winston Salem, NC area, but anywhere! The costs of having a real estate professional represent you when buying a home is $0 (though some agents do charge retainer fees or processing fees). Therefore, having an agent represent you is free, but at the same time, priceless!

If you are in the market for a home in the Winston Salem, NC area or even need a consultation about anything real estate related it is always wise to contact a knowledgeable professional for a free consultation. You wouldn’t want to go to court without a lawyer, so why buy a house without someone in your corner?

So please feel free to contact my team and I for all your real estate needs! You can use our site tosearch for homes in the NC Triad area.  We are here to serve the Triad area in all aspects of the real estate industry. We would appreciate your business and promise you will find value in our service.