Why Work with a Realtor®
For nearly every buyer, the value of an experienced Realtor® is immeasurable.
A Realtor® who is working as a buyer's representative has many areas of expertise. The Realtor's® role extends well beyond finding a nice house for their client.The duties of the Realtor® include the following:
- Find all available properties which fit the needs of the buyer. This includes but is not limited to properties available but not advertised in the Des Moines marketplace.
- Provide points of contact and information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. which may influence a buyer's decision on whether or not to purchase a property.
- Complete a comparative market analysis on the seller's home to confirm the sales price is within the market value of the neighborhood.
- Draw up the purchase agreement.
- Negotiate the offer and any counteroffers.
- Provide assistance in finding the lender best qualified to assist the buyer and who has the best financing terms available.
- Coordinate and handle any details that may come up during a home inspection.
- Coordinate the details for title searches and abstracting, as well as assist in getting any needed affidavits and helping to clear judgments or title defects that may arise.
- Coordinate details of closing day.
Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments a buyer will make in their lifetime. If a person had an income tax problem of this magnitude, they would go directly to a CPA. If a person had a legal problem of this magnitude, they would go directly to an attorney for help. So as a buyer, you deserve the level of professional assistance that only a Realtor® can provide.
