11 Reasons To Use A REALTOR When Buying A Home

What Does It Actually Mean To Use A Real Estate Professional?

So you’re wondering why you should consider working with a REALTOR (aka me). Look no further than this list! I’ve short listed the 11 topmost advantages of working with a local real estate professional when buying a home.

11 Reasons To Consider Using An Agent To Buy Your Home.

To act as your expert guide to the market and community : Real Estate Professionals pride themselves in being the most up to date on all that’s happening within their area of expertise, I am no different. Hours are spent each month familiarizing myself with local statistics affecting different components of the market. As well, with events that keep the North Okanagan flourishing. It is especially important to me that I share the joy that is living in the North Okanagan!
To give you expanded search power : While most home sales in the province are a direct result of the Multiple Listing Service there are many unconventional ways to find your dream home with my help. If we’re having trouble finding a home to fit your criteria there are a couple ways we can find your home. I’ll recruit the help of colleagues in the industry to keep us up to date on properties coming to the market. If you’re set on a specific neighbourhood, I’ll start knocking on doors until we find someone interested in selling. If the house you were in love with is no longer on the market due, I’ll personally contact the owners to give you a fighting chance.
To ensure you are provided with the most up to date experience : The rules within the real estate industry and how properties are transferred change constantly. I’ll keep you up to date on all of the changes that affect you and our community.
To dig up any and all information concerning properties of interest : When looking at a property we have to dig deeper than the MLS to ensure that your desired use of the property is possible. We utilize municipalities, previous listings, and a number of other professionals. Leave the fact-finding mission to me to think about packing instead.
To offer objective opinions : When in the thick of it, staying true to your end goal may be tricky when emotions are present. My vow to you is to keep you accountable to yourself, to keep you from getting lost in the noise.
To stand in your corner in negotiations : One of the pivotal moments in the real estate transaction is the negotiations leading up to an accepted offer. These negotiations go beyond price. We’ll negotiate a number of things like conditions and terms to best protect you and the dates as to when the title will transfer from one name to another. A number of specifics concerning the property of choice such as included items, hold-back clauses, or service agreements. All of your desires need to be represented from a position of steadiness. This can be an emotional and trying step, coming from a position of steadiness is best to ensure we protect your interests and have power in negotiations.
To ensure the process runs smoothly on the back-end : There are a lot of different steps to follow and different forms to fill out depending on the property of interest. Take some of the unnecessary stress away by allowing me to take care of all of the back-end details. I’ll walk you through the required steps, ensuring you have an understanding of piece as we go.
To provide you with a vast repertoire of home-related-service contacts : I’ve got a highly recommend name for everything just about everything. From electricians to painters to flooring suppliers to window cleaners, and everything in-between.
To provide you with fair and ethical treatment : A REALTOR is held to high standards by a number of different governing bodies ensuring and the public eye that you are well taken care of.
It’s free to you! In British Columbia the seller is responsible for 100% of the commission costs. Which means you can utilize my services free of charge!
And finally, to be your rock in what is to be the largest transaction of your life : Buying a home can be a very trying process with many highs and lows. In it, I will be ultimately be your friend. I’ll be there to celebrate all of your wins. To be your shoulder to cry on. You’ll have my full support along the way.

So now you see, that working with a local real estate professional doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon to discuss what buying a home would mean to you.