What a Realtor Should Do for Buyers

Your home is one of the largest—if not THE largest—financial transaction you will ever make and if you’re like most people, it’s not something you will do too many times. With such high stakes involved, it’s generally a smart idea to consider enlisting the help of a Realtor® since they are not only held to a higher ethical standard than your average agent, but because they have the ability to make the buying process as simple as possible.

However, when looking for the right real estate agent, it’s normal to experience a bit of apprehension because—honestly—what should your agent really be doing for you? If you’ve found yourself asking any version of this question, it’s important to know what types of factors truly separate a good Realtor from a GREAT Realtor.

GUIDANCE: While your Realtor won’t choose your home for you, they can help you find what you’re looking for by providing objective information regarding the houses on your radar, as well as the surrounding community. Great agents should have a wealth of knowledge about things like utilities, zoning, and schools, which can be extremely helpful when you become emotionally invested in the process.

STRATEGY: When diving into the housing market, familiarity is important. Therefore, you’ll want to look for a Realtor who has the experience necessary to create a plan that not only takes your needs into account, but factors in other standard considerations such as home values and local ordinances. When you begin approaching sellers with offers, your Realtor should be able to combine your wants and needs with what the market is saying in order to help you proceed in an effective manner.

ADVICE & NEGOTIATION: It’s normal for the process of purchasing a home to be an emotional experience, so a great Realtor should not only be able to pragmatically help you write an appropriate offer, but get the home you want at a fair price.

PROACTIVE—AVOID POTENTIAL ISSUES: There is nothing more frustrating than getting through the early stages of a deal, only to have it fall apart in the final stretch. A great Realtor should be able to catch potential problems in their infancy and help you when it comes to providing an accurate appraisal. With this, they should also be able to maintain connections to valuable professionals such as reputable appraisers and maintenance technicians. If you need referrals, your Realtor should be able to make proper recommendations.

In short, you should be able to trust that your Realtor will not only place your best interests first, but that they will handle your transaction with honesty and integrity.

If you’re looking for the right Realtor to put these principles into practice, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to hear from you.

Pam Evans | Hello Pam Evans Real Estate | www.HelloPamEvans.com | 678-778-6551