Why Use a Realtor?

Well it is the new year and we are trekking along to provide you with the most efficient service in the year 2010!

So, I have had people ask me what the purpose of using a Realtor is... why can't I (buyer) just find a house myself?

Well, whether you are a first time home buyer or a seasoned pro you may ask yourself this question. With the ease of use of the Internet and so many houses to choose from with the click of a button, trying to find a home on the Internet may not be as easy as you think.
All Realtor sites will show you homes that have not yet closed escrow, but only the Realtor can see the difference of which homes are actively available and which are currently in escrow with contracts on them. It can be as frustrating as driving around from subdivision to subdivision writing down house addresses and calling on properties that are either not in your criteria or already under contract, which can prove to be a huge waste of your time, which in this day and age, time is valuable.
Having a good Realtor takes a lot of time out of your search, not to mention alleviates your frustrations. If you are calling on all the properties on your own you will be calling 10+ agents, to view 10+ homes at 10+ different times, your agent will be able to answer your questions and schedule showings so that you can view the properties you choose at one time.
You may have questions regarding whether the home you are seeing is a short sale or foreclosure, how many offers it has or has had, what the highest offer refused was, what the current market value is,the subdivision trends, and what these circumstances mean to you.
The Realtor who listed the home for sale works for the seller they have to treat you the buyer honestly and fairly but they have the seller's best interest in mind. Wouldn't it put your mind at ease to know you have someone as equally concerned about your needs?
What happens if the home inspector finds numerous repairs? Are you comfortable enough to decide what does or doesn't need to be fixed right away- will you know what to ask for as a reasonable repair, what if the property is being sold as-is, not to mention all the paperwork and forms, bank addendums can be the size of a small book sometimes- in the state of Arizona an attorney is not used like in other states, wouldn't you like someone who knows how to decipher these forms to make sure you are getting the deal you deserve?
There is so much more involved then just finding the right house when it comes to buying a home. Wouldn't you want someone on your side to make sure you are getting the best deal for the best possible terms for you? We work for YOU- the buyer and best of all it is FREE, so what do you have to loose?
Call us for a free home buyer analysis today!