Home Buyer: Here's How a A Real Estate Agent Can Help

 

If you are currently in the market for your first home, you may be curious as to how a Real Estate Agent can help you. You are about to be making an important decision for your future, a great investment of both money and time. I have a wealth of experience helping first time buyers like you make sound, informed decisions.

 

Here are some ways that you can benefit from the help of a real estate professional:

 

• Agents can help establish a plan for a home that fits your needs. Style, size, amenities, and other preferences will help determine what kind of home is best suited for you.

• They will help you to determine realistic spending limits. They can often explain alternative financing options or introduce you to a mortgage counselor. Agents can arrange to have you "pre-approved", which can help improve your positioning in negotiations.

• Their access to all home listings within the multi-listing system enables them to evaluate based on your affordability and the qualities you desire.

• They have access to information on taxes, real estate values, utility costs, and municipal services, all of which can aid you in your decision to buy.

• They provide direct service by working for you as a buyer’s agent, helping to negotiate the best terms and price for you.

• They can make you comfortable with the closing process and they will obtain closing figures in advance for your review.

• They can recommend home inspectors, pest inspectors, and surveyors, and can help arrange inspections.

These are just a few ways that a quality real estate agent can help you in your journey towards buying your very first home.