Buying and selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions of your life—it makes sense to want an expert on your side. An experienced real estate agent not only gets the job done for you, but they make the process smooth along the way. Here are a few good reasons to use a realtor with experience. 

Knowledge and advice

Agents are savvy and up-to-date with what’s happening in the market. Do you have a desired market, or are you willing to look around? They can help you find the best homes for your wants and needs, and advise on location. If you’re selling your home, an experienced real estate agent can come up with a competitive listing price and a strategy for selling to get the most value for your home.

Marketing

If you’re selling, a good agent will know how to get your home the attention it deserves. From marketing and advertising—such as photography, videography, and social media content—to staging, your agent should be able to take care of the whole process and make your home look its best.

Negotiations

Whether you’re buying or selling, you’ll want someone with experience to navigate the negotiations that occur when vetting or putting in an offer on a home. An experienced real estate agent will have encountered all different scenarios, so they can help you get the best result. Working with an agent who lacks experience could result in the under or over-evaluation of your home, missing out on better offers, or paying more than necessary.

Closing the deal

If the thought of all the paperwork involved in the home-buying transaction gives you a headache, just know that a good agent should make the experience as stress-free as possible. Plus, if contracts are mishandled, you could find yourself on the hook for penalties.

Referrals

Agents with experience have built up a repertoire of trustworthy experts over the years. If you need a referral to a mortgage broker, real estate lawyer, home inspector, or even a contractor, realtors have connections you can count on. 

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