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Eight
Important Reasons Why Investors Use a REALTOR®
Qualifying
the Buyer - REALTORS® qualify prospective buyers to determine
in advance their financial ability to purchase. Pre-Qualification
also helps a buyer understand what they can afford and what
they can realistically look at buying. This saves both buyers
and sellers a lot of time and aggravation and ensures that the
process is as smooth as possible.
- Advertising
- REALTORS® have access to several forms of advertising
including newspapers, homes, magazines, relocation networks
and the Multiple Listing Service--a cooperative sales system
which contains all the properties for sale in your market
area.
- Housing
Trends - REALTORS® have current market information on comparable
selling prices for specific types of homes, allowing sellers
to establish realistic prices while obtaining fair market
value for their property.
- Sale
Negotiations - REALTORS® are trained professionals who can
answer the many questions posed by potential buyers and
should work to alleviate any doubts buyers have about the
process.
- Financing
- REALTORS® will continually gather information on the latest
and best methods of obtaining mortgage money and be prepared
to assist the buyer to assure a speedy sale.
- Continuing
Education - REALTORS® are constantly upgrading their professional
abilities by keeping informed about market trends, the latest
industry innovations, new legislation and civil rights.
Members of the National Association of REALTORS® have the
right to earn professional designations by completing additional
education.
- Personal
Service - REALTORS® work cooperatively with the affiliate
members of the MLS to provide information on title and conveyance
documents, termite inspections, home warranty programs,
etc. REALTORS® also make suggestions to sellers on how to
make a home more saleable.
- Protection
for Buyers & Sellers - REALTORS® subscribe to a strict Code
of Ethics and accept the responsibility of promoting the
interests of buyers and sellers by protecting them from
fraud and misrepresentation.
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