If you are buying or selling your home, you may be tempted to forego paying a commission to a real estate agent and instead, opt to complete your real estate transaction on your own. However, this may not be the best route to take.

Especially in today’s highly competitive market, you need a specialist who is well versed with the real estate industry. You trust so many other specialists to do a job well – like the mechanic who oils your car, or the dentist who cleans your teeth – why entrust anyone other than a good Realtor to be involved in the major financial and emotional undertaking of buying/selling your home?

Specialists in Real Estate Transactions

When selling or buying a home, you need a Realtor – someone who is a specialist in completing real estate transactions. Like any other specialist in your life, they are educated and certified in their industry. In Canada, the agent must be a member of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), which ensures the individual meets certain expectations and remains committed to a standard of conduct. This standard of conduct ensures that you will be provided with quality service, including ethical treatment and honesty regarding all transaction-related matters.

Insider Knowledge about the Industry

Realtors are professionals who are committed to remaining knowledgeable on current market trends. They are an invaluable information resource, which can enable you to make educated decisions. As a member of CREA, Realtors must complete regular professional development so that they always have a high level of current market knowledge. Real estate laws and regulations change, and as a buyer/seller, you want someone who has up-to-date experience.

Realtors have an expanded search power including industry contacts, which enables them to find properties that may not be advertised. They can also help you avoid wasting time on outdated listings.

Experts at What They Do

Not everyone is a good negotiator, and sometimes it’s difficult to keep financial transactions from getting personal. However, choosing to work with a Realtor to buy or sell your home will ensure that the real estate transaction remains professional.

Realtors Can Help Eliminate Stress

Having a Realtor take care of all the contract details for you will eliminate stress from filling out countless forms, reports, disclosures and other technical paperwork. Realtors will ensure that a purchase agreement is created that allows enough time for inspections before the sale is completed. As experts in their field, Realtors are well-versed in technical jargon that may be unfamiliar to you.

Keep these tips in mind to help you select the right real estate professional:

• Ensure the person you select is someone you trust, who listens and respects your views and is someone you feel comfortable working with.
• Make sure they are knowledgeable and know the current real estate market conditions.
• Don’t be afraid to ask them about their experience and past results.
• Choose someone with a good reputation. Talk to friends, family and colleagues.

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The Realtors at the Woolcott Group will expertly handle your real estate transaction. Contact us today to find out more about our services.