Why do you need to choose a REALTOR® ???

If you see a home as one of your most important investments, the REALTOR® you work with could be one of your most valuable resources. Here are some reasons to choose a realtor®:

A REALTOR® can help you determine how much home you can afford. Often a REALTOR® can suggest ways to accrue the down payment and explain alternative financing methods. (Assess your Finances)

A REALTOR®, in addition to knowing the local money market, also can tell you what personal and financial data to bring with you when you apply for a loan.

A REALTOR® is already familiar with current real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities, and may be aware of local zoning changes that could affect your decision to buy.

A REALTOR® can usually research your housing needs in advance through our Electronic Co-Op - even if you are relocating from another city.

When Showing You a Home, a REALTOR® can show you only those homes best suited to your needs--size, style, features, location, accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping, and other personal preferences.

A REALTOR® often can suggest simple, imaginative changes that make a home more suitable for you and improve its utility and value.

A REALTOR® is sensitive to the importance you place on this major commitment you are about to make. Look for a real estate professional to facilitate negotiation of a win-win agreement that will satisfy both you and the seller.