How do buyers and sellers benefit from using a REALTOR®?
Purchasing a home is usually the biggest financial investment most people make in a lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney?
Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.
Buying and selling real estate calls for making informed decisions and requires time, effort, experience and skill.
REALTORS® advise sellers on pricing the property, preparing it to sell, required forms & disclosures, negotiating the contract and closing the sale.
Through the MLS, REALTORS® ensure that the greatest number of potential buyers are exposed to each property.
REALTORS® use proven marketing plans including the Columbus Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to ensure that the maximum number of qualified buyers are reached.
REALTORS® help buyers become familiar with market values, taxes, utility costs and community services. They also assist buyers with contract negotiations, proper procedures, required forms, and securing competitive financing. by acting in the best interests of REALTORS®, we also act in the best interests of the real estate consumer. |
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