hether you’re buying a the best bang for your mortgage
new home or selling your buck.
existing property,
working with a licensed real Your realtor is an absolute asset
estate agent will ensure that when it comes to researching
your transaction is handled available homes for sale. She
quickly, efficiently and with a should have geographic knowledge
good end result. and neighborhood familiarity,
along with school information and
A real estate agent can either be other insider info. He will also
a buyer’s agent or a seller’s or have a network of related
listing agent, depending on their professionals to assist you in
client’s need. Although a single completing your real estate
agent may list property for sale transaction, including mortgage
and also work with buyers, each lenders, title companies and
role will be a little different. inspectors.
To understand why you need a real
estate agent and what your agent When you are ready to make an
should do for you, let’s take a offer on a home, your realtor
look at each agent type. will generate the paperwork to
present to the seller and will
Buyer’s Real Estate Agent negotiate on your behalf until
you are either satisfied with the
When you’re ready to buy a home, terms of the sale or are ready to
getting help from a real estate continue looking.
agent will expedite your search.
Your buyer’s agent represents Once your offer is accepted, your
your interest during the entire real estate agent will help
real estate transaction and will navigate each step in the closing
work hard to make sure you get process. If you weren’t
pre-qualified for a home loan, attract potential buyers. Like a
she will also work with you to buyer’s agent, your seller’s
gather the necessary elements to agent should have neighborhood
obtain a mortgage. familiarity, school information
and other insider info to share
In short, your buyer’s agent will with prospects.
walk you through each step of the
buying process while handling While marketing and selling your
more details that you could ever home, your realtor will
imagine. accentuate the positive aspects
of your property and downplay its
Seller’s Real Estate Agent shortcomings. He will ceaselessly
show your home and stay in
When you’re ready to sell your constant communication with you.
home, finding a listing agent is And when an offer is made on your
the first step toward success. home, your realtor will provide
Your listing agent will evaluate experienced advice on whether to
the market and help you price take the offer, submit a
your home accordingly. He will counter-offer or reject the offer
also make suggestions for completely.
improving the exterior and
interior of your home to make it When a legitimate offer is made
more appealing and saleable. on your home, your real estate
agent will show her true value by
Your agent will list your home negotiating every detail to your
for sale on the Multiple Listing advantage. At this point, you
Service and get the word out should have enough faith in your
about your home to other agents. agent to trust his
She may hold an open house for recommendations regarding the
other agents and host events to close of your sale. And then, put
the paperwork in your realtor’s Agents
hands.
As you can see, the role of a
Although some homeowners do put buyer’s agent and a seller’s
their house on the market for agent are distinctly different,
sale by owner, paying the yet their paths intersect with
associated fees to have a each real estate transaction.
professional realtor handle your Whether you are buying or
sale makes a lot of sense in selling, a professional real
today’s competitive market. estate agent will be your ally
from start to finish.
The Bottom Line on Real Estate
About the Author:
Alex Peterson writes for ZipRealty. ZipRealty provides home buyers and sellers with an innovative solution. ZipRealty has streamlined the real estate process and is able to pass significant savings to its clients.
