It seems that the world is at our fingertips, literally now, thanks to the Internet. Almost anything you could possibly want to know about is just a couple clicks away. This is certainly true when it comes to the real estate industry. New sites pop up all the time showing potential homebuyers exactly what a property looks like, inside and out, whether it be with photos or video. Now, many househunters may wonder why they need to enlist the services of a buyer’s agent at all.
Josh Aberson blogs about the importance of proving to your clients, and potential clients, the true value of a buyer’s agent.
“There are many industries and businesses in this world that offer free services. I can think of a few right away that you always hear of: free consultations with attorneys for legal matters or free quotes from service providers like contractors and electricians.
Thinking about this is what ultimately led me to this conclusion: there is no better value than the services provided by a buyer’s agent representative! Just to name a few, let’s take a second to really see, as a buyer, what services you’re all receiving for free.
1. Representation
This is by far and away the most important example. There is no more important asset in real estate, than having a professional represent you. In most cases, purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Would it not then be a good idea to have a qualified and competent professional assisting you in the process? As with many other industries, real estate is often complicated, requiring creativity and experience to realize a positive outcome. You certainly won’t receive any services being listed here if you’re not actually being represented.2. Knowledge
In most markets, there are thousands of homes listed for sale at any given point in time. Each home having a different set of reasons why it is or isn’t priced a certain way. Knowledge of the market is one of the most difficult things to acquire as an agent, simply because it takes so much time. I know you’ve spent 4 hours a day for 6 weeks looking at homes online, but that probably doesn’t qualify you to accurately access market values.”
Many potential homebuyers, and perhaps in particular, first-time home buyers who may not be aware of all the details and intricacies of the home-buying process, may not feel the need to enlist the services of a buyer’s agent, but they contribute to making the experience an easier and smoother one.
Click through now to read Josh Aberson’s blog about proving the true value of a buyer’s agent.
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