{"id":8036,"date":"2023-05-22T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/why-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side\/"},"modified":"2023-05-22T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T10:30:00","slug":"why-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/why-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/files.keepingcurrentmatters.com\/content\/images\/20230519\/20230522-why-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side.jpg\" alt=\"Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side Simplifying The Market\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;\"><\/p>\n<p>The process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2023\/05\/01\/why-buying-a-home-makes-more-sense-than-renting-today\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">buying a home<\/a> can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today&#8217;s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2023\/05\/08\/it-may-be-time-to-consider-a-newly-built-home\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">homes for sale<\/a>, and that\u2019s creating bidding wars and driving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplifyingthemarket.com\/2023\/05\/16\/the-worst-home-price-declines-are-behind-us\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">home prices<\/a> back up as buyers compete over the available homes.<\/p>\n<p>Navigating all of this can be daunting if you\u2019re trying to do it alone. That\u2019s why having a skilled expert to guide you through the homebuying process is essential, especially today. <em>Bankrate<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/real-estate\/should-i-sell-my-house-now-or-wait\/#recession\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">shares<\/a> this perspective:\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Advice and guidance from a professional real estate agent can be invaluable, particularly amid a hot or unpredictable housing market.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4><strong>Here are just a few of the ways a real estate expert makes a big difference:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong> \u2013 Real estate professionals know the ins and outs of what\u2019s happening today, how it impacts buyers, and how to navigate any hurdles that may pop up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong> \u2013 Knowledge is power when it comes to buying a home. Your advisor will simply and effectively explain market conditions and translate what they mean for you so you can feel confident in your decision.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiations<\/strong> \u2013 Your real estate advisor advocates for your best interests. Having an expert on your side provides assistance with the purchase agreement. An agent can also help you negotiate potential\u00a0seller concessions\u00a0if the inspection reveals issues with the home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contracts<\/strong> \u2013 Real estate advisors guide you through the disclosures and contracts necessary in today\u2019s heavily regulated environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong> \u2013 <span style=\"color: rgb(41, 41, 41);\">Making an offer and negotiating with a seller can be one of the most difficult and stressful parts of the homebuying process. A skilled agent will help you understand what similar homes are selling for so you have the full picture of what you may want to offer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these reasons combined may be why 86% of recent buyers used an agent according to the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2023-home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends-report-03-28-2023.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\"><em>Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends<\/em> <em>Report<\/em><\/a> from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).\u00a0NAR also has this to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/magazine\/tools\/client-education\/handouts-for-buyers\/7-reasons-to-work-with-a-realtor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(5, 99, 193);\">say<\/a> about why an agent is so essential today:\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cA great real estate agent will guide you through the home search with an unbiased eye, helping you meet your buying objectives while staying within your budget. Agents are also a great source when you have questions about local amenities, utilities, zoning rules, contractors, and more.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4><strong>What\u2019s the Key To Choosing the Right Expert?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It starts with trust. You\u2019ll want to know you can trust the advice they\u2019re giving you, so you need to make sure you\u2019re connected with a true professional. No one can provide perfect advice because it\u2019s impossible to know exactly what\u2019s going to happen at every turn \u2013 especially in today\u2019s market. But a true professional can give you the best possible advice based on the information and situation at hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ll help advocate for you throughout the process and coach you on the essential knowledge you need to make confident decisions. <strong>That\u2019s exactly what you want and deserve.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>SBottom Line<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s critical to have an expert on your side who is skilled in navigating today\u2019s housing market. If you\u2019re planning to buy a home this year, connect with a real estate advisor who will give you the best advice and guide you along the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today&#8217;s market is still anything but normal. 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