Home buyers and sellers today have access to an array of real
estate search tools from computers, iPads and even mobile phones. Quick access
to market data has truly benefited the initial property search, but to ensure a
smooth home purchase or sale you'll need the help of a real estate
professional.
Listing a Home
When selling your home, the goal is to get the greatest
amount of money in the shortest amount of time and with the least amount of
inconvenience. However, according to the National Association of REALTORS®
(NAR), a typical For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) home sold for $40,000 less than an
agent-sold home. It all comes down to expertise.
In addition to staging your home, pricing it well,
negotiating with the buyers and scheduling showings, your real estate agent
will be an expert in marketing your property. Staging and professional
photography are key to attracting potential buyers. Your REALTOR will also
manage contract creation and ensure the entire process moves smoothly. A survey
of FSBO sellers reported that understanding and performing the high volume of
paperwork was the most difficult task, followed by correct pricing and home
staging.
Buying a Home
Without a doubt, most home buyers search for properties online
- 90 percent, according to NAR - but the actual process of buying a home is
much more involved and complicated than scheduling showings.
When purchasing a property, you'll need someone who can
negotiate the price, write up the necessary contract, work with the seller to
push the transaction through, recommend the right home inspectors and vendors,
interpret crucial mortgage data and generally manage the whole process. In a
NAR survey, 40 percent of buyers reported the mortgage application and approval
process to be more difficult than they expected.
Your home is your most precious financial asset. Put it in
the hands of a real estate expert. I know the business, the Lexington area and have the full resources of Grant Cole Realtors so I can help you with all of your
home buying or selling needs. Feel free to contact me with any questions about
the market or your next steps.
781-862-3636
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