Why Use a Realtor® When Buying a Home?

A real estate professional can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process.

Not all real estate licensees/agents/brokers are the same; only those who are members of the National Association of Realtors® are properly called Realtors®.



If you’re still not convinced of the value of a Realtor®, here are more reasons to use one:

  4. Your Realtor® can help you with negotiations and inspections. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or appliances. The purchase agreement should allow time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your broker can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
  5. Your Realtor® provides due diligence during the property evaluation. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry-rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests just to name a few. Your Realtor® can assist you in finding qualified, responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the property title. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing statuses of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your Realtor®, title search company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.
  6. Your Realtor® can help you understand different financing options and identify qualified lenders.