Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty | Five Reasons Why You Need a Realtor

Now more than ever, buyers and sellers need guidance from an experienced real-estate professional. According to the real-estate-education experts at Keeping Current Matters, these are just some of the top reasons why, thanks to rising home prices.

1. You found your dream house. Now what? According to Keeping Current Matters, there are more than 230 possible actions that could take place during a real-estate transaction. Buyers and sellers need an expert to lead the way from start to finish.

2. What do you do with all this paperwork? A real-estate professional is an expert in the market and can guide you through the stacks of state-regulated paperwork necessary to make a transaction a reality.

3. Are you a good negotiator? From the buyer who wants the best deal possible to the home-inspection companies to the appraiser, there are at least 11 different people who sellers will have to be knowledgeable about and answer to during the process. Your agent is an expert at this.

4. What is the home you’re buying or selling really worth? According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2016, the typical For Sale By Owner home sold for almost 32 percent less compared to agent-assisted home sales. Do you have the time and tools to market your home yourself — and can you afford a loss that could be six or seven figures?

5. Do you know what’s going on in the market? Hiring an agent who has a finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth — not just what they think you want to hear.

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This story was originally published October 22, 2017 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty | Five Reasons Why You Need a Realtor."