In this day and age, we all surf the internet. We see pictures of homes that intrigue us, towns that seem livable, and deals that seem incredible. When you look at that house, do you know the neighborhood? Do you know the true driving time to your work? Do you understand the school district as compared to others in the area? Do you really know if it's a good deal, average deal, or a bad deal? Zillow and like companies are not the answer! You need someone who has personal knowledge of the area and market to provide you with the correct information.
Realtors are in and out of houses daily. They know the neighborhoods, the driving time, the traffic patterns, the impact that winter weather might have on the access to the home, and a host of other things that may not cross your mind.
Shopping the internet is an awesome tool for gathering knowledge. We encourage it! But be wise as you gather knowledge. We often see people who have spent countless hours on the net come to us more confused than when they started their research. If you gather information about real estate like the pieces to a car engine, but do not have the experience to assemble it properly, the engine will not run! The same is true with real estate facts. People often get them, but often assemble them wrong! This adds up to big mistakes! This has nothing to do with intelligence, it has to do with training, experience, and practical application. How many houses have you purchased in you lifetime? How many houses have you negotiated to a satisfactory price? Like an doctor in a specialized field, realtors know real estate in their area.
Are you thinking that you will pay more for a home because you have a realtor? Not so! The chances of you getting the right house, at the right price, in a timely fashion is possible, but not likely. Statistics have proven that using a realtor often saves you more than 15%! That's a big chunk when you think in the hundreds of thousands that you pay for a home!
We are here to help. We have put at your fingertips articles, mortgage information, city information, property search information and much, much, more! Enjoy researching, but when you are ready to purchase or sell your home, let us help. We know that you will be glad that you did! Easy E-Mail here, or phone 425-922-2150 or toll free 877-922-2150 |
