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Some people call it the “American Dream,” others call it a goal, but one of the beauties of this nation is that we each have the opportunity to own our own home. Whether you are a serious house hunter right now, or if you are still dreaming about the perfect house you will hunt for in the future, a REALTOR® can help you with your dream.
There are benefits for buyers and for sellers who use a REALTOR®.
Buyers Benefits:
Your REALTOR® will be there to help you make the big decisions about buying a home and be a professional with experience in the process of buying a home.
- REALTORS® can alleviate many of the issues that must be dealt with. They can meet with contractors, arrange for an unbiased house inspection, answer questions and guide you through all the questions you will have about the contracts you will be signing.
- Buying a home will be an asset to your life. REALTORS® know the loan programs that you might qualify for, and know how and where there are assistance programs. A REALTOR® can make house hunting a great return for your time.”
- A REALTOR® can also gather data about the area a house is in and notice things about a home for sale. They will notice valuable treasures about a property and guide you in making your decision.
- A REALTOR® is a professional who has access to a database of all the available listings in the area. Utah County REALTORS® access this database that covers from
Utah
County
to
Cache
County
. By simply interviewing your needs and wants, your REALTOR® can find for you a house to fit your requirements.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, there are one million REALTORS® in the
United States
who are willing and trained to help people own their own home. Buying a home today has never been easier with friendly REALTORS®, their connections and experience in the real estate industry.
Buying a home is probably the single most complicated transaction you’ll ever complete. REALTORS® make real estate their business. You need a professional to help you, and answer your questions as you are guided through the process. When you are ready to buy a home, make sure you are working with a REALTOR®.
For Sellers
If you had a $100,000 legal question or tax problem, would you hesitate to consult a lawyer or a CPA? The ownership of your home is one of the most important and expensive assets you have and should be handled in the same way; with the aide of a professional REALTORâ.
Buyer Benefits include:
According to the National Association of REALTORSâ, home sellers who use a professional tend to receive an average of 20 percent more on the sale of their home than those who choose to do it alone, not to mention the time and headaches involved in selling a house yourself.
- The National Association of REALTORSâ conducted a survey in 2003 of consumers and measured the public support for REALTORSâ. According to the survey, more consumers than ever believe that using a REALTORâ makes selling a home easier, that buyers and sellers are more confident when using a REALTORâ, and that REALTORSâ can more effectively promote the sale of homes than sellers can on their own.
- Another thing to realize is that serious buyers are more likely to use an agent to help them find a home because there is little or no cost to using a buyer’s agent. Buyers who do not use an agent are usually either not serious or are looking for a super bargain. They will often make very low offers trying to take advantage of unknowledgeable sellers who are not protected by a professional agent.
- Without any obligation, you can invite local REALTORSâ to visit your home and give you a “listing presentation” and tell you why they are the best agent to sell your home. It is required for a professional agent to explain his or her role at the outset of any conversation. You have the right to interview as many REALTORSâ as you would like to find the right REALTORâ for your home. Do not hesitate to listen to your instinct and be selective in choosing a REALTORâ that is serious, enthusiastic and shows professionalism about selling your home.
- Your REALTORâ shares information on your home through a marketing service called the Wasatch Front Multiple Listing Service. This service shares the marketing information about your home with all of the other REALTORSâ from
Utah
County
to
Cache
County
. This marketing strategy alone widens your buyer selection greatly.
- REALTORSâ spend their time watching trends and paying attention to details that improve home value. By enlisting a REALTORâ, they can offer suggestions on how to prepare your home for marketing. They also can research data about homes that have sold recently in your area and offer comparable pricing point advisement.
- Your REALTORâ will field phone calls on the sale of your home and be there as a resource on how to sell your home. They will negotiate the sales contract, adhere to legal procedures, recognize risks, estimate your closing costs and prepare you for a smooth closing transition.
It is important to realize that the term “real estate agent” and the term “REALTORâ” are not the same. REALTORSâ are required to follow a strict code of ethics, which in many cases, goes beyond state laws. They are monitored at local levels and founded on providing fair and honest service to customers and REALTORSâ. Real estate licensees, who are not REALTORSâ, work solely under state/provincial licensing regulations, have no access to marketing your home on the Multiple Listing Service and are less regulated. The benefits of using a REALTORâ can prevent many possible selling problems. For a list of REALTORS® in
Utah
County
, please visit our website at www.ucaor.com.
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