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| PRIVATE SELLERS ATTRACT BARGAIN HUNTERS |
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| Anytime a buyer doesn't buy from a store or through a salesperson they expect to pay less. In effect, they expect to save the commissions or profits that would normally go to the salesperson or store owner. Why would someone do all the work a Realtor would normally do and still pay full price? Since the vendor is trying to save the usual 7% and the purchaser is trying to save 7% now they are 14% apart. Smart buyers know the reason most people want to sell their home themselves is to save paying real estate fees. So the smart buyer will take the asking price, deduct the real estate fees and negotiate down from there. |
| THE BEST PROSPECTS WORK WITH REALTORS |
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| People who have been transferred from out of town; people who have their home for sale; or people who have sold their home, all work with Realtors. People don't buy and sell houses every day, Realtors do. People who are not in the real estate industry cannot keep up to date with the constantly changing legal aspects of the real estate market. Anybody buying or selling a home themselves does not know what the resale market is doing in their area. Realtors view many houses and have a good understanding of changes in specific market areas. |
| SECURITY SCREENING STRANGERS |
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| Agents screen all prospects and accompany all potential buyers through the property, thus there is little chance of dealing with strangers who may have activities in mind other than buying a house. Realtors pre-qualify prospects before bringing them to your house. If the prospects wants 4 bedrooms, why take them to a 3 bedroom house? If the prospects wants 2500 square feet, why take them to a 2000 sq. ft. house. Professional Realtors "qualify their prospects in their office not in your living room." |
| FULL TIME SERVICE |
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| Real Estate Offices have secretarial assistance during peak hours and message answering and paging services during the off-peak hours. A salesperson is always available to handle inquiries. Any time a private seller is away from home, his home is off the market. A professional realtor who is working at an up-to-date forward thinking office will have the technology and support available to help you through the buying and selling cycle. Why gamble with your biggest investment? When you use a licensed Realtor you stand the chance of selling your house for more money or buying your new home for less money and someone else handles all the details!! |
| WRITTEN VS. VERBAL OFFERS |
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| In Real Estate the offers are in writing and irrevocable, private buyers often give verbal offers and then revoke them. It is extremely important that during the purchase and sale transaction all parties to the contract are protected from any future litigation. Realtors are familiar with accepted verbage and clauses that should be used to ensure everyone is protected. |
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