Leaning on a Realtor in a Digital World

Ready to find your next home or your first home? If you’re searching for a home online, you’re not alone! According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the three most popular information sources home buyers use in their home search are online websites (93%) and real estate agents (86%). 

The Internet is a great place to start the home-buying process, but it shouldn’t be your only information source. Here are a few reasons you will want to lean on a trusted real estate professional:

1. Offering Knowledge About the Current Market: Hiring a real estate professional who has their finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying experience an informed and educated one. You need someone who will tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.
2. Neighborhood Knowledge: A real estate agent will provide you with detailed information about a neighborhood that you’re considering, such as the types of homes, average list price, and recent sales data.
3. Connections and Resources: A real estate agent will have a network of industry professionals (such as home inspectors, mortgage brokers, etc.) that they can connect you with.
4. Skilled Negotiator: In today’s market, hiring a talented negotiator could save you thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of dollars. Many intricate steps can get complicated and confusing, from the original offer to the appraisal and the inspection. It would be best to have someone who can keep the deal together until it closes.
5. Making a Competitive and Compelling Offer:  There is so much information in the news and on the Internet about home sales, prices, and mortgage rates. How do you know what’s specifically going on in your area? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much or offending the seller with a lowball offer? There may be multiple offers on a property in a seller’s market. An excellent real estate agent will help you write an offer that is competitive and has certain contingencies in place that protect you as the buyer.

Bottom Line

While it’s great to start your home search online, you need to partner with a qualified real estate agent to help you through the process from start to finish.

If you’re ready to start searching for your next home or have any questions about the home-buying process, I’d love to help! Contact me today!

Allison got her real estate license in 2015 and signed on with a local new home builder for 6 years where she enjoyed helping her customers achieve their dream of finding the right new home for them.

Allison became a part of the BloomTree Realty after years in New Home Sales sector. With Allison’s expertise she will work with you to secure your dream of finding your new home. Please reach out to her for all your real estate needs.