Buying a home is an exciting step for many people and can often take years to prepare for. Being that buying a home is often considered the biggest investment many people will ever make its important to have someone in your corner that has your best interests at heart. Here are the top ten reasons you should consider hiring a buyer's agent on your journey to home ownership!
10) A Buyer's Agent can help keep your emotions in check.
Buying a home, especially for the first time, can be very emotional and while it is ultimately up to the buyer to "say yes to the address" a buyer's agent can help distinguish a rational PROS and CONS list without any emotional bias.
9) Stay on track and organized.
There is a lot of time and paperwork involved in a real estate transaction. It can often be overwhelming and if a deadline isn't met could lead to potential delays, which is a nuisance for everyone involved in the transaction. Hiring a buyer's agent can lessen your chances of having delays and help you stay on top of important deadlines.
8) A negotiator on your side.
One of the most frequently asked questions of home buyers, according to realtor.com is what is a fair offer to make to the seller. You can take the guesswork out of your offer with the help of a buyer's agent that will negotiate on your behalf to get you a fair and reasonable price on the home of your choice.
7) A network of professionals.
Not only do you gain the benefit of having a professional broker on your side, but you also gain access to a wide array of professionals in the area with good and proven track records. During your transaction you are likely to need an attorney, mortgage company, and inspection companies and a buyer's agent will likely be able to provide you with several local and reputable professionals.
6) Real estate contracts.
A buyer's agent will know the ins and outs of real estate contracts. From setting deadlines to proper handling of the contract, the buyer's agent will help to make sure every contract is filled out and executed in a timely manner.
5) Coordinating showings.
When looking at multiple listings it can be beneficial to work with a buyer's agent in order to schedule and coordinate showings. Each listing is different when it comes to viewings and a buyers agent can save a lot of time and headache in scheduling viewings.
4) Secure financing.
Financing a home is a very complex process and it could be beneficial to have an agent familiar with multiple mortgage brokers in helping to secure and understand the financing process.
3) Local expert.
Not only is hiring a buyer's agent beneficial to having someone fully represent your best interests, but they can also help you in navigating the local market. Make sure you hire a local agent in the market you desire!
2) Know what to look for.
Because home buying is an emotional process, sometimes big home issues can be missed. Hiring a buyer's agent simply adds an extra set of unbiased eyes to the process.
1) It's Free!
One of the most common misconceptions of hiring a buyer's agent "just to look" is that it will cost money. Most buyers assume that hiring an agent to represent them will cost more than if they directly go to the listing agent. This isn't true, majority of the time the buyer's agent commission is covered by the seller! Do what's right for you and hire someone to protect your best interests in possibly the biggest transaction you will ever make!
If you're looking to BUY | SELL | INVEST in Brunswick County, NC (one of North Carolina's fastest growing counties) give me a call!
Becca Leviner (843)687-2325
Realtor | Broker
Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty