Real estate remains one of the best investments for several reasons: its value does not depreciate; it is also a steady source of income for most people (e.g. rental properties), and; there will always be demand for these properties. An article by Santorelli mentions that in the US housing market, there is already an increase in the suburban housing market as an effect of the pandemic. The lifestyle changes brought about by the pandemic may have been a contributing factor to this trend. Additionally, despite the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis, the housing market may still remain strong this 2021.
As such, most people are no stranger to the transactions of buying and selling properties. Some people try to do these arrangements on their own for various reasons (e.g. cost-cutting). Some buyers, sellers, or investors even find themselves wondering if they may need to reach out to a professional.
Real estate agents (i.e .realtors) are skilled professionals who know how to make this whole buy-and-sell or investment process easy. Some may still hesitate to reach out for professional help. But there is an assurance that real estate agents are indispensable when it comes to the real estate market.
For your guidance, we listed below some of the reasons why real estate professionals are essential in the real estate buy-and-sell processes:
Real estate professionals know how to deal with the paperworks
It is already known that the process of buying and selling real estate encounters A LOT of paperwork. Buyers will need to prepare documents such as pre-approval letters, offers, inspection reports, transfer papers, and other legal paperwork. On the other hand, sellers may need to prepare for some documents or tasks such as tax-related documents, inspection, and maintenance records, among others. If you have several daily agendas (e.g. a full-time job, household, etc), handling all the paperwork may prove to be more challenging and time-consuming than expected.
Hiring a realtor or a real estate professional will greatly help you in ensuring that the buying/selling process is organized and smooth. Experienced realtors have already previously handled multiple paperwork for various clients. Thus, their experience will be extremely valuable in organizing the papers, planning the schedule, and solving the problems that you may encounter during the process. They also know who to contact, where to look, and what to do each step of the way.
As such, this saves time and energy for you, as well as all other buyers, sellers, and investors in the market. You’ll be able to maximize your productivity and (maybe) enjoy some downtime with your family and friends while making money on the side.
Their expertise and knowledge can guide you in the buying or selling process
Real estate professionals are equipped with the right knowledge and skills to help you buy or sell a property fast. They understand your preferences and concerns, so they do their best so you can have a good experience doing business with them. They are also up-to-date with the latest market and pricing trends since they follow the latest news, and they have existing networks they can tap to. As such, you can consult them for any real estate-related concerns and you’ll surely get well-informed and valuable guidance.
For sellers
Their expertise enables them to give you advice regarding what’s best and necessary to sell your property fast; like hiring a real estate photographer, or conducting virtual tours of your property for easier accessibility.
For buyers
Their expertise allows them to know where to look for the property that will perfectly match your needs and preferences. They also know what physical aspects of the property to check to ensure that you’ll be getting the best of what you paid for.
As mentioned above, real estate professionals have the right skills in buying and selling properties. These skills may be innate or they might have honed them through their experience in the industry. These set them apart and qualify them for the job. As such, they can successfully do negotiations on your behalf to meet your asking price. This is to make sure you don’t experience any financial loss. Through their negotiation skills or strategies, you get the best value for your property or money.
Aside from these, they also have an extensive network of professionals, investors, realtors, and other people involved in the same industry who can help you connect with the right buyer or seller. Their connections allow them to have several property options if you’re a buyer. If you’re a seller, they can also easily connect you with people who may be looking into buying real estate. A successful and amicable transaction with a real estate professional also means that you have someone you can conveniently reach out to whenever you need to buy or sell in the future.
Real estate professionals have exceptional skills in matchmaking
It is known that realtors are the matchmakers of buyers and sellers when it comes to real estate. With the skills, connections, and expertise, the matchmaking process will be easier. Expect that getting a real estate professional for your property can expedite the buying/selling process a lot faster.
Aside from this, real estate professionals are great listeners. They are also passionate about what they do, so they have the best intention for all their clients. For buyers, they will listen to your concerns and likings. And make those bases for the properties to match to you. With this, they’ll be able to give you the best value they could. For sellers, they can also find the right buyer who will love your property as much as you do.
Now that you’ve read some of the reasons we’ve given, do you also think that it’s necessary to hire a professional for your real estate? Let us know what you think below in the comments!
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