Not everyone that is licensed to sell real estate is a REALTOR® and It Makes a Big Difference when you are Buying or Selling a Home!
Here’s Some Reasons Why…
REALTORS®
Know This Area Well
Buying or Selling a home in Greater Palm Springs requires a deep knowledge of the intricacies of this market, and all the local regulations and special circumstances of the Coachella Valley. Subjects like Indian-owned land, mid-century homes, HOA rules and short-term vacation rental laws may come into play as you navigate the market. Plus, it’s common for questions to arise on loans, second homes, local weather, property tax considerations and more.
Working with a local REALTOR® provides you an expert who know the market and will have YOUR best interests in mind as your personal guide in your real estate journey.
Ethical Treatment
Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR®’s client, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. The first obligation is to you, the client.
An Expert Guide
Buying or selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you obtain the best deal and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work with a professional who can speak the language.
Objective Information and Opinions
REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They also have objective information about each property.
Expanded Search Power / Property Marketing Power
When buying a home, sometimes properties are available but not actively advertised. A REALTOR® can help you find opportunities not listed on home search sites and can help you avoid out-of-date listings that might be showing up as available online but are no longer on the market.
A home doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. A large share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts with previous clients, friends, and family. When a property is marketed by a REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.
Negotiation Knowledge
There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at every angle from your perspective.
Up-To-Date Experience
Most people buy and sell only a few homes in their lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each transaction. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change. REALTORS® handle hundreds of transactions over the course of their career.
Your Rock During Emotional Moments
A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for most people, property represents the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on the issues most important to you.
