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Monday, September 30, 2013

Why Using a Realtor® in Your Local Town is the Popular Choice



A Realtor® in Your Local Area Does Much More Than Finding a House

As the economy continues to improve and more buyers commit to joining (or rejoining) the ranks of our area’s homeowners, access to reliable advice can be a vital difference-maker. If you’ve never worked with a Realtor® in your local town before, it’s important to understand the benefits they bring to the table — benefits that cause 84% of successful homebuyers to state that they would work with their Realtor again in the future.

Understanding Your Buying Power


A Realtor in town is trained to help clients determine just how much house they can comfortably afford, avoiding a later ‘too much house’ situation. In some instances, their negotiating skills can be key in bringing properties that have been on the market for a while down to a doable price-point.

Protecting Your Interests and Investment


Having a local Realtor on your team during the buying process doesn’t just make everything easier — it acts to ensure that your interests are protected. A member of the National Association of Realtors is fully qualified to help you at every step of the pre-closing process, from finding the right type of property and getting the proper inspections done through the back-and-forth of negotiating with the seller or his agent. Buyers who have teamed with a licensed Realtor are protected -- they know that they have a qualified professional serving their own interests and protecting their investment throughout the purchasing process, come what may!

Invaluable Help at Closing
Closing on a house can be a daunting prospect for an unassisted buyer. With a Realtor in town in your corner, you have an experienced expert always on call to answer questions, help gather documents, and communicate with the seller’s agent. Many of those grateful past clients know that it can even take months to close. Having an experienced guide can make smooth sailing out of the most trying of circumstances.


From finding you the perfect home, to smoothing the way through the closing process, a member of the National Association of Realtors makes buying a home significantly less stressful.

Looking for a reputable Realtor in Salt Lake City and Beyond to assist you? Call me!