WHY HIRE A REAL ESTATE AGENT?
WHY HIRE A REAL ESTATE
AGENT?
With so much information readily available online, clients sometimes ask
me, "Why should we hire a real estate agent?" They wonder, and
rightfully so, if they couldn't buy or sell a home through the Internet or
through regular marketing and advertising channels without representation,
without a real estate agent. Some do OK, many don't. So if you've wondered the
same thing, here are 10 reasons why you might want to consider hiring a
professional real estate agent.
Education & Experience
You don't need to know everything about buying and selling real estate
if you hire a real estate professional who does. Why
not hire a person with more education and experience than you? We're all
looking for more precious time in our lives, and hiring pros gives us that
time. It makes sense to put yourself in the hands of someone like Nick Fong at
Los Cabos Agent.
Agents are Buffers
Agents take the spam out of
your property showings and visits. A
professional, such as Nick, will filter out the lookey loos and only show your
property to qualified buyers.
Neighborhood Knowledge
Agents either possess
intimate knowledge or they know where to find the industry buzz about your
neighborhood. They can identify comparable sales and hand these facts to you. In an area such as Los Cabos, it helps to
have a realtor such as Los Cabos Agent who now only works but lives in the
area.
Price Guidance
Contrary to what some
people believe, agents do not select prices for sellers or buyers. However, an
agent will help clients make the right choices for themselves.
Market Conditions Information
Real estate agents can
disclose market conditions, which will govern your selling or buying process
Professional Networking
Real estate agents network
with other professionals, many of whom provide services that you will need to
buy or sell. Los Cabos agent works with
realtors in both the Los Cabos area but also in other parts of Mexico and the
U.S. and Canada.
Negotiation Skills & Confidentiality
Top producing agents negotiate well because, unlike most buyers and
sellers, they can remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the
transaction and because they are skilled.
Handling Volumes of
Paperwork
Most real estate files
average thicknesses from one to three inches of paper. One tiny mistake or
omission could land you in court or cost you thousands. The paper work in
Mexico is very different from the U.S. and Canada and can be mind boggling to
someone who does not understand it.
Answer Questions
After Closing
Many questions can pop up that were overlooked
in the excitement of closing. Good agents stand by ready to assist. Worthy and
honest agents don't leave you in the dust to fend for yourself. You want to be able to depend on someone like
Los Cabos Agent who you know you can trust to answer all your questions.
Develop Relationships for Future Business
The basis for an agent's success and
continued career in real estate is referrals. Few agents would survive if their
livelihood was dependent on consistently drumming up new business. This
emphasis gives agents strong incentives to make certain clients are happy and
satisfied. It also means that an agent who stays in the business will be there
for you when you need to hire an agent again. Many will periodically mail
market updates to you to keep you informed and to stay in touch. Los Cabos
Agent sends out a weekly newsletter to all of his clients keeping them informed
of any changes, new listings and general real estate news.