Tuesday, September 16, 2008

How an Agent Works for You

With a wealth of online resources, a growing “for sale by owner” market and countless cable TV shows on the subject of real estate, it’s not surprising that some homebuyers consider a “do it yourself” approach when purchasing a new home.
But for most, a real estate professional is an indispensable partner in the home-buying process. While buyers today are more educated about real estate than ever before, all the research in the world can’t match an experienced agent’s “in-the-trenches” understanding of what’s happening in the market today. Without the pavement-pounding and advance scouting an agent does on your behalf, you might wind up overpaying for a home or losing out on the home of your dreams.
Also, unlike a parent, spouse or best friend, an agent can give you a completely objective and professional opinion of the properties you are considering.
If nothing else, keep in mind that a buyers’ agent is typically compensated by the seller, so it doesn’t cost you anything. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by tapping the expertise of an agent. And from the moment you select an @properties agent until the day you move in, our team will be working for you.
-from atproperties.com

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