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Obtaining a real estate license does not make
an agent a REALTORS®.
Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REALTORS®
may use the membership mark "REALTORS®"
and display the REALTORS®
logo.
REALTORS®
subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics requiring that they treat all
parties in a transaction honestly. REALTORS® are
expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process
of buying and selling real estate. This commitment to professionalism
has produced a high level of trust. A recent survey reports that
84% of home buyers would use the same REALTORS® again.
Here
are the top 10 reasons for choosing a REALTOR®:
- Time
- Your REALTORS®
will handle many of the details of your transaction for you.
- Resources/Knowledge
- Your REALTORS®
knows the market, knows the community and has access to a variety
of informational resources.
- Negotiation
- There are many negotiating factors - price, financing, possession,
repairs, inspections. Your REALTORS®
can provide you with sound advice.
- Financing
- Your REALTORS®
can help you understand the different financing options available
to you and help identify qualified lenders.
- Guidance
- Your REALTORS®
will help guide you through to the closing process and make sure
that everything comes together smoothly.
- Pricing
- If you are selling, your REALTORS®
can give you up-to-date information on the current market and
the price, financing, terms and conditions of competing properties.
- Marketing
- Your REALTORS®
can market your property locally, nationally, or globally through
the Multiple Listing Service and on the internet, sharing information
about your property with other real estate agents.
- Advertising
- Your REALTORS®
will know when, where and how to advertise your property.
- Evaluation
- Your REALTORS®
will help you evaluate every buyer's offer without compromising
your marketing position.
- Closing
- Your REALTORS®
can help you through the transaction to a successful closing,
answering questions and avoiding potential pitfalls.
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