5 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Agent In The New Year

Buying or selling your home can be a very stressful event, but with the right Real Estate Agent by your side to guide you through the process, it is sure to be a smooth and pleasant experience. Check out these 5 reasons why you should hire a Real Estate Agent to help guide you through whatever real estate process you are in.

  1. Paperwork: There is A LOT of paperwork in a transaction. By hiring a Real Estate Agent they will be able to thoroughly explain all the documents you are required to sign, and give further clarity on anything you may not understand.
  2. Experience: Not all agents are created the same. Be sure to hire an agent who is not only knowledgeable but experienced with the entire sales process.
  3. Negotiations: There are a lot of people involved in a real estate transaction. You have the buyers, the sellers, the listing agent, the selling agent, lender, appraiser, escrow officers and many more. Agent’s act as a “buffer” in negotiations with all parties through the entire process.
  4. Pricing: Agents help you understand today’s real estate values when setting the price for your home or an offer to purchase.
  5. Understanding Current Market Conditions: Your real estate agent simply, and effectively explain today’s real estate conditions and what they will mean for you.

This is just a small example of what your Real Estate Agent will do for you. If you are considering buying or selling in 2017, we would love to chat with you here, or by giving us a call at 661-373-2374.

Author: Robert Mickalson

Robert Mickalson created the Mickalson Group at Real Brokerage in Santa Clarita. He has been serving home buyers and sellers in and around Santa Clairta, CA for two decades. Robert's passion is to empower his clients with the most relevant housing market information. Bringing a boots on the ground perspective to this blog and also to his newsletter, SCV Cul-de-Scoop, are just a few ways Robert is able to help his clients, and the citizens of North LA County as a whole.