If you are currently in the market for your first home, you probably have lots of questions. You are about to be making an important decision for your future, a great investment of both money and time. So you have finally decided to buy your very first home and have been seriously looking over properties online. You have narrowed down your search to a few you really like. What's next?
A Real estate agent can help you make sound important decisions. Here are reasons why you should use a real estate or buyer's agent to purchase a home:
1.) Buyer's agents are free. The seller pays for the fee for both brokers.
2.) An experienced agent has a pulse on the market and tell help predict what the next 30 days will look like before the media reports it. For example will the demand to purchase a home increase or decrease? What rates are expected in the next 30 days, 3 months and 6 months?
3.) An experienced agent can help you navigate the inspection process which is typically the most stressful and confusing part of the transaction.
4.) An experienced agent will help you find a lender who will get you the best rates and can close on time. Sadly the majority of lenders do not offer the same product and rarely close on time causing unneeded stress in the transaction.
5.) The biggest reason to use experienced real estate agent is they can guide you in making a smart real estate investment. An good broker should be able to tell you a good investment from a bad investment so when it's time to put up your home for sale you can sell it faster & make more profit .
3 myths that you should be aware of:
1.) When only one broker is involved the buyer can save money. I used to think this is so until I received my license and found out that when there is only one broker involved the broker typically looks out for the sellers best interest and not the buyer.
2.) I don't need a broker because I have the internet.The top real estate websites may not have accurate and updated housing information. You need a broker who can show you homes that are truly active.
3.) Brokers only care about selling homes and getting fat commissions and don't care about the client. Their are brokers out there who probably do not represent their clients correctly, how ever there are many who truly care about their clients & are looking for a life long business relationship.
Buying a home is both a huge responsibility and opportunity. An experienced agent guides home buyers as they go through the buying process from financing, appraisals, property rights, offers, negotiating, scheduling, monitoring closing details, and moving.
Are you looking to buy a home in Central Denver? Contact Barry Kunselman for your at PorchLight Real Estate Group 838 Broadway Denver Colorado,80203 Office: (303) 733-5335 Direct: (303) 887-0588. www.buydenverurbanhomes.com
