Selling or buying a property in the real estate market can be a challenging process. In weighing the pros and cons of hiring a real estate professional, many sellers and buyers often consider ways to minimize the costs associated with real estate transactions, including commissions, service fees, etc. Some sellers and buyers even wonder if there is a bargain realized in excluding a real estate agent. However, the perks of collaborating with a potential real estate agent can be overlooked, including structuring a valuable deal in the best interest of the seller or buyer. Here are some reasons to consider hiring a real estate professional to ensure a beneficial deal.
Market Trends
In real estate, timing of the market is everything. Skilled real estate agents possess apt knowledge and the resources to ensure that the property hits the market at the optimal time. Agents are well versed in how extrinsic factors, such as interest rates, recession data, and low or high inventory, might impact market conditions. Working with a real estate agent with an expanded knowledge of these factors may lead to a quicker sale, resulting in more profitable returns, compared to a longer term sale which could affect the allure to potential buyers.
Pricing Guidance
As a homeowner, emotions can cloud your mind, which could result in over-valuation. Conversely, you may pitch on the wrong side of the equation by undervaluing your house. One way to avoid over and under pricing is to hire a real estate professional who can more accurately price the property from a different perspective that you might not have considered otherwise. When the listing is unreasonable, there is a chance the house could sit on the market longer.
Professional Networks
Real estate agents are network savvy. They have a profound network of professionals whom you need to close a sound deal. For instance, tapping into your agent’s network will connect you with potential contractors, lawyers, mortgage professionals, and staging companies.
“Purple Room” Phenomenon
If you are investing in real estate without a an agent, you will more than likely have to go through the time-consuming process of screening all the available options on the market. Hiring a professional with a deep understanding of the local market may help you avoid this cumbersome process. For example, if you are looking for a house with a purple room, a local agent will most likely know where there is a house with a purple room. In short, a real estate professional is capable of presenting you with desirable options, not necessarily available on the Internet or elsewhere.
Negotiations
Real estate agents are clever negotiators. They have years of experience to ensure the best deal possible. They know when to negotiate and structure a bargain, so that an offer is presented in their client’s best interest.
Time Management
Real estate transactions are tedious. Working with an agent can ease the process. An agent can establish a desired timeframe to work within, from scheduling open houses and appointments, to filtering potential buyers. In addition, real estate requires a great deal of paperwork, counteroffers, federal and state-mandated disclosures, settlement statements, and much more. Hiring a professional to handle those tasks can optimize the timing.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, real estate professionals are an investment worth considering. They depend on referrals to endorse their credibility in the market, and as a result, they will most likely go the extra mile to make clients happy and earn trust for future services.
Published on 2021-06-01 19:36:33
