You heard me right, you dont need a Realtor, if your a buyer. Why would a Realtor be saying such a thing. I mean isnt that what the commercials are always telling us how much you need a Realtor. Well it's true you dont need a realtor to pull you listings of houses and to see what's on the market. You dont need a realtor see how much the previous owner paid for the house or how much they owe. You dont need a Realtor to see the interior of the home with today's photos and virtual tours or to drive you around to the neighborhoods and point out the nifty little things. You dont need a Realtor for crime statistics or to find the nearest sex offender to the home you like. Heck you dont even need a Realtor to comp up with a fair market value for the homes you are interested in.
If you are currently working with a Realtor and that is what they are doing you have nothing more then a Tour Guide. In todays techonology drivin world you dont need an agent to perform all these tasks they are right there at your fingertips as a potential buyer. I recently had a client leave his Realtor and start working with me because that is what he Realtor was doing.
However, you do need a Realtor to educate you on the pitfalls and financial rewards of home, to negotiate the contracts, to educate you properly on the current state of the market and where it's heading. How a 10% decrease in price but a 1-2% increase in interest rate can effect you. You need a Realtor to efficiently represent you you in a transaction and ensure that you get the best possible price and terms for the property. There are many reason you do need a Realtor but none of them have to do with the first paragraph.
If you are ready to work with a professional who truly specializes in working with buyers, then call me today. I have a list of references of past and current clients in the Orlando area that can tell you the pros and cons of working with me.
Heather Joubran, GRI, NRBA, CLHMS, CDPE
RE/MAX Central Realty
www.HeatherTheRealtor.com (407) 810-6304
Specializing in First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Bank Owned Real Estate, REO & Foreclosure Properties
Servicing Real Estate Needs in: Lake Mary, Longwood, Winter Springs, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Orlando, Downtown Orlando, Thornton Park, College Park, Winter Park, Maitland, Windermere, UCF, Lake Nona, Baldwin Park, Apopka, Ocoee & Winter Garden
That is sure what the public thinks until they get into trouble. A good Realtor is hard to find.
A good Realtor does so much more than give area tours. Nice post.
Cool post! A good REALTOR is well worth the time it takes to get a referral to him/her or the time to do your due diligence as a Buyer and find out about that REALTOR on the Internet.
WE NEED TO GET THIS OUT TO THE PUBLIC!! GREAT POINTS