You might have heard of people who have bought a home without using a real estate agent. There are advertisements that discuss all the ways you can buy a home on your own. However, buying a home is a big deal and should be treated as such. You want the process to go well, and working with a qualified real estate agent is one of the best ways you can assure that will happen. That’s why it’s important to use a real estate agent when you are buying such a large asset like your home, and why you won’t want to go it alone. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of hiring a real estate agent to help you buy your home.
Benefits to Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Help you Buy your Home
First of all, peace of mind is a great reason to bring on a real estate agent to help you buy your next home. A skilled agent working in the area you are interested in will be working behind the scenes for you, often when you don’t even know it. Seasoned buyer’s agents move through this buying process often, so they are aware of the series of actions that need to take place. Your real estate agent is going to know if the seller’s agent is following protocols or if there are problems that need to be dealt with (and how to deal with them).
Legal home buying paperwork is fundamental for your real estate agent to understand. Your real estate agent has gone through extensive training and retraining to discern these types of documents. Real estate agents are also backed by a team and brokerage that offer guidance to agents, assuring you are in well-experienced hands.
Your real estate agent will have a fiduciary responsibility to their client. They are legally obligated to put their clients’ best interests first. The agent working for you will be able to give you guidance on confusing and complex issues. They will be able to conduct conversations based on your needs, not the other party’s. If you don’t use an agent to buy a home, you might not even know the questions to ask or what your needs are. This is a large complex purchase, and you want to understand what is going on. Having a counselor on your team can make all the difference in a good deal or one that could go sour.
The timeline during a home purchase can get away from you quickly. Deadlines and tasks you need to take on will need to be addressed on a tight schedule. Not only will a great real estate agent help you with contractor referrals, but they will keep you on track with scheduled activity deadlines and approval periods. Whether this is your first home purchase or your fifth, the timeline to carry out home-buying duties must be adhered to in a prompt fashion. Missing or bypassing these scheduled agendas could be costly and frustrating. Having a dedicated real estate agent on your team means avoiding headaches or hassles by avoiding any missed deadlines.
After discussing the neighborhoods and narrowing down the important points you like in a home, an experienced real estate agent can guide you to the best areas based on your interests. They will suggest available properties for sale to tour and will be on top of the new homes that come available. Your agent will have a good handle on what the market value of these properties should be and whether you should consider negotiating a lower price.
Buying a new home is an exciting and significant time in your life. Hiring a real estate agent to work for you makes this process easier, smarter, and even more fun!
You say you’re ready to look for an agent in your area to help you buy your new home? I have a great article on finding a real estate agent in your community that will help you narrow down who you want to work with.
Buying a Home with a Knowledgeable Real Estate Agent
When you are ready to buy your new home or sell your current one, look to a highly-regarded and experienced real estate agent. Whether it’s residential or open land you’re looking for, work with a qualified real estate professional that you can trust to guide you through the home buying process.
Click here to learn more about me and how I can help you with your new home purchase, buying parcels of land, or selling your current home quickly. My skills and education are focused on what you need for a great real estate experience. I would love to chat with you and answer any questions you might have about working with a real estate agent in this area. Contact me at (901) 828-8919 or drop me a quick note angie@angiekelley.com. Looking forward to speaking with you today!
Angie Kelley, Crye-Leike Realtors
(901) 828-8919 or (901) 756-8900
