Advantages of working with a real estate agent in Seattle

There are great advantages to working with a real estate agent and the following are some of the reasons why you should consider working with an agent rather than trying to find a home on your own.

•·         An agent will know what your housing goals are ( size, neighborhood, schools, floor plans,restrictions, amenities, etc..)

•·         They can save you precious time and fuel. Whether you see an ad for a home in the paper or a local yard sign or a magazine, your agent can get you the information you are looking for and most times much more information.

•·         An agent has exclusive information from the Multiple Listing Service about that you wouldn't otherwise be able to obtain on your own such as agent remarks about the property, taxes, parcel maps etc.

•·         New construction updates of properties before they go on the market.

•·         For Sale by Owners who are on the brink of putting their homes on the market.

•·         Expired listings, off market cancelled, unadvertised properties.

•·         Handle all the legal documents and paperwork ( up to 30 pages)

•·         Negotiate the best price and terms on your behalf.

•·         Negotiate the repairs and suggest the best scenario to get you the most out of the transaction.

•·         Represent you exclusively, ( Listing agent always represents the seller)

•·         Buyer agents always represents the buyer.

•·         A comparable market analysis of the property to obtain best value before making the offer.

•·         Education on what to look for and what to avoid in the buying of your home.

•·         Get you the latest mortgage updates and provide you the best financing options available.

•·         A fulltime staff monitors the entire transaction and advises you of any pitfalls.

•·         An agent gets you into the house rather than wasting time, energy and fuel.

•·         Access to new listings updated automatically to their hand held portable devices and ability to see listings ( by inputting the address of the property )

•·         Education on the escrow and closing transaction process.

•·         Provide you with a list of proven and reliable contractors and servicers.

•·         I can get you on the John L Scott real estate system that can get you instant email notification of new listing that come onto the market the same time agents get them.

•·         Provide you with a home warranty for one year after you close on your home.

The best Advantage to working with a real estate agent is it's absolutely FREE.

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