{"id":2451,"date":"2018-08-07T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/5-reasons-to-hire-a-real-estate-professional-before-entering-the-market\/"},"modified":"2018-08-07T10:00:10","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T10:00:10","slug":"5-reasons-to-hire-a-real-estate-professional-before-entering-the-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/5-reasons-to-hire-a-real-estate-professional-before-entering-the-market\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Before Entering the Market!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you are\u00a0buying<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0selling<\/a>\u00a0a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can \u2018For Sale by Owner\u2019 or\u00a0\u2018FSBO<\/a>,\u2019 but it\u2019s not as easy as it may seem. That\u2019s why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to achieving your ultimate goal!<\/span><\/p>\n

The 5 reasons you need a real estate professional in your corner<\/strong> haven\u2019t changed but have rather been strengthened by the projections of higher mortgage interest rates and home prices as the market continues to pick up steam.<\/p>\n

1. What do you do with all this paperwork?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Each state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true real estate professional is an expert in his or her market and can guide you through the stacks of\u00a0paperwork<\/a>\u00a0necessary to make your dream a reality.<\/p>\n

2. So you found your dream house, now what?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There are\u00a0over\u00a0230 possible steps<\/a>\u00a0that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don\u2019t you want someone who has been there before, someone who knows what these actions are, to ensure you achieve your dream?<\/p>\n

3. Are you a good negotiator?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

So maybe you\u2019re not convinced that you need an agent to sell your home. After looking at the list of parties that you will need to be prepared to negotiate with, you\u2019ll soon realize the value in selecting a real estate professional. From the buyers (who want the best deals possible), to the home inspection companies, all the way to the appraisers, there are\u00a0at least 11 different people<\/a>\u00a0who you will need to be knowledgeable of, and answer to, during the process.<\/p>\n

4. What is the home you\u2019re buying\/selling really worth?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It is important for your home to be\u00a0priced correctly<\/a> from the start in order to attract the right buyers and shorten the amount of time that it\u2019s on the market. You need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home to give you its true value. According to a recent article<\/a> by the National Association of Realtors,<\/em>\u00a0FSBOs achieve prices significantly lower than the prices of similar properties sold by real estate agents:<\/p>\n

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\u201cFSBOs earn an average of $60,000 to $90,000 less on the sale of their home<\/strong> than sellers who work with a real estate agent.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Get the most out of your transaction by hiring a professional!<\/p>\n

5. Do you know what\u2019s really going on in the market?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There is so much information out there on the news and on the internet about home sales, prices, and mortgage rates; how do you know what\u2019s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to in order to competitively and correctly price your home at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a lowball offer?<\/p>\n

Dave Ramsey, the financial guru, advises:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen getting help with money, whether it\u2019s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Hiring an agent who has his or her finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You wouldn\u2019t replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic, so why would you make one of the most important financial decisions of your life without hiring a real estate professional?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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