Real Estate Agents Aren’t All Equal

Thinking about buying on your own?

Looking for homes on your own can be beneficial for those that have the time, patience and emotional stability to work through a sale. You will need to:

• React quickly when new homes hit the market

• Know what to look for when viewing homes

• Know the area & sale prices

• Negotiate for the best price/terms/conditions to meet your goal

• Check your emotions at the door

• Navigate closing

Not up for the task?

Call for Reinforcements

With over 500 local Realtors, choosing one can be difficult. We have a list of questions that your potential agent should be able to answer.

My brother’s sister’s friend’s best friend is an agent

Buying your largest asset should be entrusted to the person you believe will best help you reach your goals. Family and friends may not be the best person for the job - especially if they are not familiar with the local market. Making the wrong choice could leave you unprotected in an offer and paying more than market value for your home. As a local agent we often know about homes coming on the market before they are active, giving you an advantage over your competition.

What does an agent do for me?

Any agent can open the door and show you a home. You want to work with someone who cares 1% less than you do about your home purchase. These agents will:

• Listen to you: understanding what you are looking for and not wasting your time sending you properties that don’t meet your needs and looking for new opportunities that do

• Educate you: on the process, the market to make sure you know market value

• Protect you: our code of ethics guarantees that we will always put your best interests first

• Be your real estate consultant after the sale

How are agents paid?

Agents are paid by the seller from the proceeds of the sale, typically on a commission structure. Even on private sales, our commission will be paid by the seller.