Why You Should Work With a Realtor

When buying and selling homes, many complex facets make the process daunting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether your mind is swirling with questions about how the process works or what you need to accomplish before selling your home, having an agent can put those questions at ease. There are millions of active real estate agents across the nation, members of the National Association of REALTORS®, who are subscribed to a strict code of ethics, so finding a reputable agent should be easy. They know the market insights, proper pricing techniques, strategic marketing tactics, and insider tips to help guide your journey and make it smooth.

 

Here are several benefits of working with a real estate agent and how they can help.

 

Real Estate Agents have plenty of expertise in their area, whether it’s specific home knowledge, pricing, valuations, negotiation skills, or the closing process. Finding a fully knowledgeable real estate agent who will have your best interests at heart is critical. This will help you save money and time on purchasing, make more on selling a home, and avoid significant mistakes during the process. If you’ve done the work searching for homes online, you know it’s extensive and time-consuming. Talk to your agent about what you’re looking for in a home, including specifics about the neighborhood and schools, so they can weed out what doesn’t match and save you time.

 

 

This knowledge should be specific to the city you are searching for, meaning understanding the current market, neighborhood demographics, and other insights you wouldn’t otherwise know. Real estate markets fluctuate weekly, whether it’s a minor price change or a significant change in interest rates. Considering all regions and cities have their markets, your agent should monitor these changes and stay informed to help you with your purchase. All this information will help when you ask questions about specific neighborhoods, how far commute times are, and how well the school districts are in certain areas. There may be a home you fall in love with, but without insider knowledge of the neighborhood and school quality, you might not realize you’re falling short in certain areas. Alternatively, a slightly less-than-perfect home in Charleston may fit all the other ideals you wish for, and your agent can help you make an informed decision.

 

 

If you’re selling a home, the most important thing you can do is ensure the house is priced effectively from the start. They know whether the price will be too high or low or whether it’s a reasonable price based on market insights and comparative market analysis. When it’s time to sell your home, it’s easy to think you know how much your home's value is, but many things can cloud your judgment. Whether you’re too emotional or just not being objective, using an agent who has the facts will be your best choice. The goal is to sell your home quickly and for maximum profit, so the listing price will be a significant factor. Real Estate Agents can pull comparable sales within the area and compare your home's size and features to determine what a fair market value truly is.

 

Home buyers will want a real estate agent to tell them whether they’re making a wise investment. Real Estate Agents know what certain features and amenities are valued at and how specific vital components of the home will impact the value over the years. Your real estate agent will have your best interest at heart and want you to make a worthy investment to gain the benefits of homeownership. Remember that agents are motivated because their success is often predicated on whether they can find you a home. In other words, their earnings are tied to their success, so you can be confident they are motivated to do whatever it takes to help you.

 

 

When working in real estate, real estate agents constantly interact with other real estate agents, brokers, lenders, banks, and other professionals associated with the industry. This network is essential to purchasing and selling homes because if the agent can’t help you answer questions, someone they know can. Ask your agent about professional associations they have, whether a professional service will help you repair your home or a photographer to take your listing photos. Real Estate Agents can offer resources that are superior to the entire process.

 

 

Another advantage of using a real estate agent is the MLS, an effective communication tool for buying and selling real estate. The MLS is unlike other online search tools because it’s unavailable to everyone. This powerful tool is available only to those who have paid to be members and alerts agents to new listings, open houses, and many other helpful tools in the search process. As one of the primary tools real estate agents use to list homes and search for homes, having access is a unique opportunity that many don’t get.

 

This is also a great way to market and list your home for sale and distributes it to a broader audience. A valuable agent will understand how to market your home correctly. Marketing real estate means more than listing it on the MLS. It also suggests adding it to their websites, social media, flyers, open houses, and even at broker luncheons. Marketing is a time-consuming process that requires many tools you might not have, but an agent will be able to do it successfully.

 

When looking for a real estate agent, it’s essential to do your research and make the best choice. Talk to your friends and family and ask for referrals, research online, browse various websites, and read reviews. You’ll also want to look at their previous work history, how many homes they’ve sold recently, their licensing, and any accolades. Doing so will help you make an informed decision regarding finding a real estate agent that will do what’s best for you.

 

Once you’re ready to begin working with an expert real estate agent, contact Shawn Kemp, and let’s get started.