5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Can Do for You

Do you still remember the days before GPS, back when we still used map books (seems like a lifetime ago, doesn't it? Right about the time we were still writing letters by hand and "streaming" was something rivers did)? You'd eventually get to your destination, but the journey was long, confusing, frustrating and you probably ended up on some desolate stretch of road straight out of a horror movie at least once during your trip.

The point is, a little guidance from a pro is always welcome, especially if the road ahead is unfamiliar, as would be the case if you're a first time property buyer or seller.

While technology has certainly made our lives easier, especially in the heady glow of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, nothing beats the human touch, which is why our friendly team of property professionals is here to help you take all of the hassle out of buying or selling your house and be your personal navigators. If you're thinking about entering the property market, you'll want a qualified guide who knows the road ahead.

Here are 5 things your real estate agent can do for you.

Provide a property valuation

Arguably one of the most important steps when selling your home is to know what it's worth. Your agent will look at factors such as sales in the area over the past six months, perform a comparative marketing analysis by gathering information and statistics from various sources and evaluate market trends.

Market your home

We've come a long way since the days of just placing a sign in front of a home that's for sale, and technology and the power of the Internet are powerful tools that have been placed at the disposal of realtors. Estate agents are also natural marketers, and they'll write an appealing listing with all the home's best qualities as well as organising physical showings of your home for potential buyers.

Help with the admin

When it comes to buying or selling a property, there is certainly quite a bit of form filling and document signing involved. Your real estate agent will support you with the process, for example providing advice on which attorney to use and how to find financing. The estate agent will also draft the offer to purchase for the buyer and seller to sign and liaise with conveyancing attorneys on your behalf.

Assist you in finding the right home

Most buyers will have a wish list of things they want in their new home, be it an en suite bathroom, swimming pool or close proximity to schools and shopping centres. Your estate agent will take these requirements into account, and will also advise you on the condition of the property, any restrictions that may be in place in respect of its use, and assess whether you will be able to afford the home.

Negotiate the transaction

Seeing as the estate agent effectively the link between the buyer and the seller, he or she will facilitate and oversee all negotiations, taking into consideration the best interests of both parties.

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