Many people advance to one of the most important things they will ever do in their life, buy a home or business, without consulting the professional that specializes in that field, a Realtor/ Broker. This often occurs because they are not aware of the GREAT advantages a real estate professional brings to them. Below you will find a list of why you NEED a Realtor.

WHY YOU NEED A REALTOR
Get More Exposure for Your Property
Your home must be listed by a REALTOR® in order to be included in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). According to the National Association of REALTORS® the majority of buyers find their REALTOR® and their home using the MLS. Statistics show 86% of buyers use a real estate agent during their search, 75% of buyers bought their home with the assistance of a REALTOR®, and 83% of sellers sold their home with the assistance of a REALTOR®*.
Save Valuable Time
The process of attracting buyers, being available to show your house, providing property disclosures and making the sale requires many hours of work. In addition, if you are not well versed in writing real estate contracts you risk having legal issues. Why spend your valuable time when a REALTOR® can do it for you and do it more efficiently? They are well worth the fee you pay at closing
REALTORS® Price Your Home Competitively
Sellers may be aware of a few nearby homes that have sold, but they don't have access to the area market data nor do they possess any professional knowledge of real estate transactions. A REALTOR® will utilize a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) which is an invaluable tool when pricing property.
Contracts and Disclosures
A REALTOR® knows how to complete the required contracts, forms and disclosure statements necessary for each sales transaction. All of the legal documents must be completed properly and in a timely manner. REALTORS® are very familiar with the process and can ensure it goes smoothly. You can also take advantage of an agent's expertise to make sure that you don't sign anything that is not in your best interest and prevent legal trouble after the sale. Nearly one third of FSBO sellers felt understanding and completing the necessary paperwork was the most difficult task when selling a home themselves*.
REALTOR® Qualifies Buyers with Pre-Approvals from a Lender
Many sellers are hesitant to bargain with buyers or are just uncomfortable with negotiating. REALTORS® are experienced negotiators and can be a powerful ally when negotiating a contract with a prospective buyer. Your REALTOR® will help you obtain the highest price for your property, review all of the terms and conditions stated in the contract, assist you with inspection reports and coordinate all the closing details
REALTORS® are Experienced Negotiators
Many sellers are hesitant to bargain with buyers or are just uncomfortable with negotiating. REALTORS® are experienced negotiators and can be a powerful ally when negotiating a contract with a prospective buyer. Your REALTOR® will help you obtain the highest price for your property, review all of the terms and conditions stated in the contract, assist you with inspection reports and coordinate all the closing details
Source: 2003 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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