Why buy with an agent

Let’s start with the main and most logical reason to be working with a real estate agent to buy your home, condo or revenue property. It’s ABSOLUTELY FREE, no hidden costs. And some agents actually give you in return. For example all my clients without looking for mainly residential property get the Tranquilli-T coverage from RE/MAX. This is a amazing program offered only by participating RE/MAX agents.

Now let’s talk about the greatest misconception within buyers. “The agent will lower his commission and i will buy at a lower price” this is also very wrong. First and foremost listing agents on bound by contact to defend the interests of their clients before yours. You may be buying a overpriced property being aware of it. Since no one is there to help you determine the market value of what you are about to purchase.

You will also benefit from the necessary expertise that only a true professional can offer. Some may say “this isn’t the first property that I am purchasing, I know exactly what I am doing” the truth is that NO real estate transaction are ever identical… The fundamentals may be similar but never identical, why waste your own time searching and even wasting time visiting properties that don’t fit your needs, when a professional can do it all for you at no cost.

If you buy a overpriced property, it will take years for the market to catch up to it. Leaving you will a much smaller profit the day you decide to sell. So by trying to purchase on your own your taking the risk of losing money on the long run by being unaware of the true market value of your purchase. This pertinent information is only available through a real estate agent that has access to what has sold in the neighbourhood in the past!

By targeting the properties that best suit you criteria you will save a lot of time you could be spending the things you truly love!

You agent is a endless source of advice, and will usually be a great friend you will protect your best interests throughout all your real estate transactions!

By hiring a real estate agent or broker, you will…
Be able to evaluate homes of interest to you, based on your needs.
Receive the necessary expertise to put together a transaction that will be profitable over the years.
Have pertinent information on the price of houses that were sold during the last few months in the area of your choice.
Obtain relevant tips according to your needs.
Be able to target properties that best correspond to your criteria and your budget.
Be in good hands when you sign the deed of sale.
Have access to the MLS database through your agent, which contains the best up to date and complete information on properties for sale.
If you dig a little, you will see that agents and brokers are an endless source of advice!

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