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Why should you use a real estate salesperson?
The "real estate salesperson" is more than a "sales person." They are your agent. They work for you, help you, educate you, and guide you through the process. Yes, they earn a commission for doing this job, and that also makes them a sales person - in the same way that a lawyer or an accountant is also a sales person.
If you are selling, using an agent multiplies your sales force beyond one agent to however many are members of the local Multiple Listing Service - and you have access to all of their buyers. The more buyers, the more demand, the higher the price you can attain. If you sell a home yourself, your buyers are limited to those you reach through your own advertising. Fewer buyers, less demand - often equals a lower price.
If you are buying, then why not - the seller pays the real estate commission and you get all the benefits of a professional agent at no cost.
Real Estate Agents must perform several tasks to complete transactions. They help buyers find the appropriate property that meets their needs and
financial resources. They obtain property listings and make preliminary estimates to determine the selling price of the property. To anticipate
prospective buyers' questions, agents must be thoroughly familiar with the
physical condition, features, and special characteristics of the property as
well as the availability of transportation, schools, and shopping. Once a buyer is found, Real Estate Agents prepare a purchase agreement. They
may refer clients to lawyers and tax consultants to resolve legal and tax issues that may arise in sales transactions. Agents work with title or
escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators until the transaction is completed.
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