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Why Use A Realtor?
All
real estate associates are not equally equipped - only real estate
licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS ® are properly called REALTORS ®.
We can proudly display the REALTOR "®"
logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. We
are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. We adhere
to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level
of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate.
According to a recent independent survey, nearly 5 out of every 6 home
buyers would use the same REALTOR ® again.
Every
real estate transactions involves one of the biggest financial
investments most people make in their lifetime. Transactions today
usually exceed $250,000. Suppose you had a $100,000 income tax problem,
would you really attempt to deal with it without the help of an
experienced CPA? If you had a $200,000 legal question, would you deal
with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the large downside
risk, it would be unwise to get into any real estate without the
professional help of a REALTOR
®.
Some reasons to call us:
1. We can help
you determine your buying power -- that is, your
financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you provide some
basic information about your available savings, income and current
debt, we can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most
lenders -- banks and mortgage companies -- offer limited, specific
choices.
2. We have
many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes
the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised
in the market, and it will take our investigation to find all available
properties.
3. We can
assist you in the selection process by providing objective
information about each property. We have access to many large networks
of informational resources including local community information on
utilities, zoning and schools. There are two things you'll want to
know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a
home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I
am ready to sell?
4. We can help
you negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors,
including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of
possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and
furnishings or equipment. Your purchase agreement should provide a
period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and
investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the
purchase. We can advise you as to which investigations and inspections
are recommended or required.
5. We can
provide due diligence during the evaluation of the property.
Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for
termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic
tank and well tests, just to name a few. We can assist you in finding
qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations
and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a
preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates
ownership of property and can be delayed by a confusing status of past
owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some
limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your
REALTOR ®, title
company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause
problems at a later date.
6. We can help you in understanding different financing options and in
identifying qualified lenders.
7. We can guide you through the closing process and make sure
everything flows together smoothly.
8. When
selling your home, we can give you up-to-date information
on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms
and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting
your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum
hassle.
9. Your REALTOR
® markets your property to other real estate agents and the
public. Often, your REALTOR ®
can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance
the salability of your property. In many markets across the
country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is,
a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. We can act as
the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property
to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other
cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. Our REALTOR
® Code of Ethics requires us to utilize these cooperative
relationships when they benefit their clients.
10.We will
know when, where and how to advertise your property. There
is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®
studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent
contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and
personal contacts. When a property is marketed with our help as your REALTOR®,
you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Ask us about our
highly effective advertising techniques.
11. We can
help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without
compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only
the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing --
a lot of possible pitfalls. We can help you write a legally binding,
win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the
process.
12. We can
help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales
agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise. For
example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud
in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is
overwhelming for most sellers. As your REALTOR ®,
we are the best equipped to objectively help you resolve these issues
and move the transaction to closing.
Getting Started:
Whether you
are selling you home or
wanting to buy
a home - we are eager to assist you from answering any questions you
may have to representing you to listing and advertising your property
in a highly effective manor. Contact us today by
email, by phone or stop in to one of our three
convenient locations to begin the
process and set your goals today.
Licensed
Real Estate
Broker - Joseph J. Tavolacci
4 Tavolacci Realty
Inc. Locations
- Serving You:
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