Why Would You Use a Realtor?

According to the National Association of Realtors, 83% of home buyers and sellers used a Realtor. Based on their survey here are the benefits provided by the Real Estate Agent during the purchase:

Home buyers: 57% benefited by helping the buyer understand the process, 47% helped point out unnoticed features/faults with the property, 40% improved buyer's knowledge of search areas, 38% to negotiate better sales contract terms, 35% to shorten the buyers home search and 32% to negotiate a better price.

Home Sellers: 91% to list and market their home on the Internet, 75% to provide a broad range of services and manage most aspects of the sales transaction, 55% to negotiate contract price and terms and 20% to help price the home competitively and help get the home sold within a specific time frame.

These are just the highlights. Navigating in today's market can be challenging and you should have a professional on your side to help guide you.