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Why Hire A Real Estate Agent?

 



I first want to start off by saying that not all real estate agents are created equal. There are plenty of people that think selling houses will be so fun because they love seeing homes or love watching HGTV so they decide to get their license. Seeing homes is only a quarter of the job. The real truth is selling real estate is hard. It's an 80/20 career with only 20 staying in for the long haul. That is the professional I am talking on in this blog when I recommend you hire one. Someone that is actually good. Not someone that pretends to be!


They know houses.

Just like any professional you hire whether it be a plumber, contractor, attorney etc.. a good real estate agent knows, loves and has a passion for houses. They will be able to explain different heating systems and point out items at showings you may not notice or think anything of. Or if they're helping sell a home they'd know the specific features that are valued differently, just one example.


They know the market. 

While the market is currently changing, it's important to choose an agent that stays up to date with what is happening. There are plenty of news articles out there that will make you believe different but you should look to the professional for real time information on the market in your area.


They have strategies.

Without being in the industry and knowing the tricks of the trade with experience, it is important to hire a professional to insure you receive all of the options to pick through in any given situation. A real estate agent would have the strategies to get you the best outcome.


They take the emotion out of it.

Buying and selling can be an emotional deal. Living in your home for years will make you form an attachment to it whether you realize it or not. A professional can help keep you on track to help you not make decisions purely out of emotion. Same for buying, there are tons of emotions involved and your professional will help keep those at bay. Trying to buy or sell a home is stressful within itself but trying to handle a transaction by yourself on top of that will make it a much rougher experience. 


They know the process.

If you don't sell and buy homes for a living then it makes sense you wouldn't know the transaction process. You should hire a professional that can help make your home buying or selling process smoother by knowing what is next and can prepare you for each step.  




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