Using a Local Realtor Just Makes Sense
When choosing a Realtor there are many things you should consider. The bottom line is you want a Realtor who can best meet your needs. You should start with the use of an experienced and well-trained Realtor. Next, let's look at why a local Realtor will meet more of your needs and sell your home quicker and for a higher price.
A local Realtor has the knowledge of your area and exactly what the properties in your area are worth. This will allow you to sell your home in a timely manner. By not over pricing your home and having it sit on the market or pricing your home to low and not garnering the full value of your homes worth.
Local Realtors have experience with other local Realtors and Lenders. They have been business partners with them already which gives them knowledge of who makes credible offers and who can get a deal done. This is of utmost importance when putting a deal together for one of your most cherished assets, your home.
When listing your home, a local Realtor can better expose your property to other local Realtors. They present your home to agents in their own offices and to the local association members that they deal with everyday. These alliances will create more exposure for your home. Local Real Estate offices do local advertising that will also bring more buyers to your home.
Local Realtors also support local charities, to help out the community. When you support your local realtor, they in turn put money back into the community. They also support your local property rights by communicating with local, state, and federal governments to make sure your rights are protected. This would include fighting against increased taxes and fees, rezoning, or other negative changes to your property rights.
For these reasons, and many more, you are better off using a local Realtor. They can often sell your home for a higher price, with less inconvenience to you, and in a shorter period of time, and isn't this what everyone really wants? Use a local realtor, they assist you and the local community!
By Richard Holloman
Realtor
Richard is the Simi Valley-Moorpark Association of Realtors 2004 Realtor of the Year and a Qualified Real Estate Expert by Ventura County Superior Court. He can be reached at Troop Real Estate 805-990-7424 with any questions.
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