both cannot benefit — and that is if the listing price was not already lowered by near the commission amount to make it more market-attractive. Here is a short list of the advantages using a REALTOR® can bring to your home buying experience:
• Education • Confidentiality • Neighborhood knowledge • Price guidance • Market conditions information • Negotiation skills • Paperwork manageability • Manageability of any closing questions • Relationships for Future Business
It is extremely important to know the “ins and outs” of a REALTOR® before including one to guide you in your search for a new home. Knowlede of what to expect and what is expected of you can ease any angst that might occur in this process. REALTOR® VS REAL ESTATE AGENT....WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Simply put, a real estate agent is someone licensed to list and sell real estate, including homes, multi-family properties, commercial, and industrial buildings. A REALTOR®, however, is somewhat different. A REALTOR® is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® comprised of real estate professionals that adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. In addition, these members are expected to maintain and demonstrate a higher level of knowledge regarding the process of buying and selling real estate. In other words, an agent is always a real estate agent, a real estate agent isn’t always a REALTOR®. 7
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