Understanding What A Realtor Actually Does For You
We work behind the scenes to make the entire process as seamless as possible. But do you know how many other things we’re juggling?
In several parts of the United States, the real estate market is booming but still, of course, varies within each neighborhood. The land is indestructible and does not depreciate, whereas real estate is fixed to its current location.
When we consider the current market trends, we also put in every client’s situation to the equation. There may be a disconnect between the market on a national/broad scale and what is occurring locally. These things are addressed clearly to help set expectations with clients.
We Understand The Local Market
A housing shortage in one area cannot be compensated with an oversupply in another area. Your realtor should have a good understanding of their specific market and what it takes to sell or buy a home. There is a lot that goes into each transaction and a good amount of what we do happens behind the scenes. The best agents strive to take the load off their clients in order to make the transaction smooth and seamless.
We Can Predict Common Hiccups
Every transaction is different and obstacles vary from transaction to transaction. On a broad scale, these include negotiations, ironing out the fine details, dealing with difficult people from the other side, legal work, and the inevitable obstacles that come up on almost every transaction.
Realtors are doing these things when you're not looking to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
High-Stress Environments Are Common For Us
Selling and/or buying a home can be exasperating, but it doesn’t have to be. Your realtor understands a transaction of this nature is one of the largest investments a person can make.
Your realtor should also understand how stressful these situations are and what that means to you and your family. In fact, your realtor is likely sending emails and texting all parties simultaneously to other very stressed out people too.
If Technology Says Jump, We Say How Hi
Although there is an overwhelming amount of information online for our clients, the fundamentals of a transaction have remained constant. Even with instantaneous notifications with available properties and status changes available for clients, we understand the value of working with someone in person.
Even if things may seem simple on the surface, our job does not change. The best realtors embrace new technologies and tools to market themselves differently online.
So ask yourself, is your realtor meeting your expectations?