Go online to research the best way to buy a home, and you’re bound to find an abundance of information compelling you to eschew the traditional school of thought (enlisting the help of a professional real estate agent) and simply “do it yourself.”
But if you think that buying a home is a simple process, you’re not looking at the whole picture. And if you think that forgoing the help of an agent means saving money in the long run, you’re oversimplifying.
Before you risk your home purchase, read on to learn more about just a few of the advantages having an experienced buyer’s agent can make.
1. You’ll have an edge during negotiations.
Many of us fancy ourselves expert negotiators. That doesn’t make us real estate experts on what to expect when negotiating a home purchase.
A solid buyer’s agent, on the other hand, is not only trained to negotiate the most favorable property purchases, but possesses experience doing so and getting results. This directly equates to more money in your pocket. Speaking of which …
2. You won’t pay the buyer’s agent’s commission.
The selling party is responsible for commissions. You literally have nothing to lose. To get a better idea about all the ins and outs of how an agent is paid, check out these eye opening truths about real estate agent commissions.
3. You’ll save an incalculable amount of time and frustration over paperwork.
It’s no secret that buying a home entails an insane amount of paperwork. Here’s just a peek at the paperwork you have to line up for the escrow process. If you choose to take on that responsibility yourself, you’ll not only wind up sacrificing precious free time—you’ll run yourself ragged double checking to make sure you’ve completed everything correctly. It makes a lot more sense to leave this technical aspect of the real estate transaction to a professional, doesn’t it?
4. You’ll have a dedicated liaison at your disposal.
When most homebuyers envision purchasing a property without the guidance of an agent, they picture a fantasy experience in which the “perfect” home is immediately identified, an offer is placed, and a deal is closed. Seldom does it actually happen that way. In today’s competitive market, where the majority of homes on the market attract multiple offers, don’t count on luck.
Instead, count on a First Team Real Estate agent to coordinate all the pieces of the journey. The sooner you do, the sooner you’ll find yourself closing on the home of your dreams—and resting easy that you are in fact getting the best possible deal.
