Buying Your First Home? Why Hire A Real Estate Agent First
by Jimmy Carr
If you're ready to buy a home, don't forget to hire a real estate agent. You might have heard that you can save money by handling the transaction on your own. That's not the case though. In fact, you could end up costing yourself more money in the long run. Not to mention the time you might waste when you buy a home without a real estate agent.
Below are four ways that a real estate agent can help when you're buying a home.
Narrow Down the Search Options
If you've decided to start shopping for a home on your own, you might want to consider your schedule. Without the help of a real estate agent, you'll be looking at a lot of houses. Unfortunately, most of them won't suit your needs. That's where a real estate agent comes into the picture. When you hire a real estate agent, they'll handle the initial search. They'll make sure a home suits your needs before they schedule a tour.
Uncover Hidden Housing Issues
If you're ready to invest in a new home, you need to know what you're buying. Homeowners don't always share vital information with prospective buyers. That can put you at a disadvantage. That's why you need to hire a real estate agent. Your real estate agent will uncover issues dealing with titles, and building permits. That way, when you're ready to make a bid, you know exactly what you're buying. Or what you need to walk away from.
Avoid Unfair Seller Negotiations
When you find the home of your dreams, you'll need some help with the negotiations. This is especially important if the seller is already working with a real estate agent. It's not easy to negotiate the best deal when you're representing yourself. That's why you need to hire a real estate agent before the negotiations begin. Your real estate agent will know what the home is worth and will negotiate the deal from there. That way, you don't pay too much for the home of your dreams.
Get Help With Legal Aspects
Once you've reached an agreement with the seller, it will be time to start the contract phase. This is where all the paperwork gets completed. Before you sign any contracts for your home, it's a good idea to hire a real estate agent. A real estate agent will make sure that all the information is accurate.
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Hey everyone, Eddie the newbie real estate enthusiast here. One of the worst things you can be in the real estate market is late, and I learned that the hard way when I failed to make the money back on my first housing investment. I wouldn't want the same thing to happen to any other beginner real estate investors, so I started this blog to help you stay ahead when it comes to market trends. My posts will be covering everything aspect of real estate, including residential and commercial properties, technological and environmental influences, finances and remodeling, and everything in between.