| Why
Do I need a Real Estate Agent when I have the Internet? by: Dennis L. Brothers |
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| With
the Internet buyers can search thousands of listings
from the comforts of their own home. While the Internet provides enormous
amounts of data, do you really know enough to be able to properly analyze
it? A real estate agent understands market trends and will be able to
explain why one house is better than another. He or she will also be able
to determine whether a home has been sitting on the market too long or
isn't priced right. You can learn a lot about how much home you can buy for your money, view homes in many different areas of town very quickly, and make a list of things that you see that you like and don't like. A good agent will make suggestions about features or drawbacks that you may not even have considered. For instance, when budgets are tight, buying new construction in that great subdivision around the corner might not be wise. You will have to pay for fences, outbuildings, landscaping and other considerations. An existing home would be more practical for your situation. Would the world wide web be able to advise you in that situation? It will not advise you, or be able to guide you through the many varying hurdles unique to each family. Along with providing you with knowledge of the market, an experienced buyer's agent can guide you through the process of contract negotiation. This expert advice will potentially save you thousands, and ensure that your home-buying experience is pleasant and rewarding, rather than stressful and disappointing. So yes, by all means, utilize the web as a tool, but do not make the mistake of replacing the professional with a machine. |
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