Why It’s Important to Work with a REALTOR®
When you are ready to buy or list your home for sale, one of the most crucial decisions you can make is hiring a real estate professional. The home buying or selling journey can be complicated, stressful, and difficult to navigate. A licensed real estate professional is trained and certified to guide you through the many ups and downs of the transaction process. Keep reading to learn why you should always work with a realtor when buying or selling a home from the professionals at Hudler Homes!
What is a Real Estate agent?
A real estate agent is a professional who holds a license to assist buyers or sellers with a home sale transaction. Each state requires educational classes, tests, and pre-license training before a professional can become a real estate agent. Once a real estate professional passes their exam, they can join a brokerage, or simply put, a real estate firm that is overseen by a broker.
What is a REALTOR®?
The difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR® is when an agent becomes a member of the National Association of Realtors®. The National Association of Realtors requires all members to follow their code of ethics and uphold the standards of the association.
Why work with a REALTOR®?
There are many benefits to working with a licensed REALTOR®.
Realtors can guide you through the process. As we mentioned above, real estate transactions can be full of highs and lows. You want a licensed and trained expert on your side to guide you through the complicated process through ongoing communication.
They know their market. The right Realtor will know their market like the back of their hand. With access to your area’s multiple listing services (MLS), your Realtor can provide you with important insights into current market pricing, trends, and more.
Realtors are trained negotiators. When negotiating a purchase or sale on a home, you want someone in your corner who is trained in negotiating effectively with other real estate agents. When a Realtor represents you, they are on your side to get you the best possible deal.
They are required to be ethical. As licensed REALTORS®, agents are required to hold themselves to a higher ethical standard. It is in a Realtor’s best interest to serve their client in the most ethical way possible, prioritizing the client as a professional fiduciary and a guide.
Work with Hudler Homes
Are you thinking of buying or selling a home in the Baltimore area? You want to be sure you are working with a licensed and experienced real estate professional. The right real estate agent will guide you through the complicated process of pricing your home correctly, marketing your property well, managing showings, and everything in between!
If you are looking for a real estate agent who knows the Baltimore area and can help you explore your options, I’d love to meet with you. Reach out to me through my website or give me a call at (302) 545-8569, and follow my blog for more home buying tips!