they can’t both save the commission — and that’s if the listing price was not already lowered by near the commission amount to make it more market-attractive. Here’s a shortlist of advantages that using a real estate agent can bring to your buying experience:
• Education and experience • Agents are Buffers • Neighborhood knowledge • Price guidance • Market conditions information
• Professional Networking and Vendor essentials • Negotiation skills, strategies, and confidentiality • The "ins and outs" of inspections • Handling volumes of paperwork • Answer questions after closing • Develop relationships for future business
It’s extremely important to know the “ins and outs” of what to look for in a real estate agent before you bring one along with you to help in your home search, so you will know what to expect and what will be expected of you.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A REAL ESTATE AGENT AND A REAL GENT AND A REALTOR®
In short, a real estate agent is someone licensed to list and sell real estate, including homes, multi-family properties, and commercial and industrial buildings. A REALTOR®, however, is somewhat different. A Realtor® is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. While an agent is always a real estate agent, a real estate agent isn’t always a Realtor®. Realtors® tend to be more educated on real estate and tend to take the business
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