Have you made comments like this -
Can I just buy a home by calling listing agents without having my own Realtor?
I’m thinking about using a Realtor in North Charlotte to buy my next home, but I want to do my own negotiations. If I sign up with a North Charlotte Realtor, do I have to pay them if I do my own negotiations?
I have not pinned down exactly which area we want to live in yet. Is it feasible to work with more than one realtor? Should I pick just one realtor that works with a multiple office operation. Should I try to have one realtor with an independent firm in each community I’m interested in? If I work with more than one realtor how do i prevent them from crossing paths with the same listings? Will working with more than one realtor lessen their enthusiasm to help us?
Why should you use a real estate agent or realtor when looking to buy a home or rent a home in North Charlotte?
Why Buyers and Tenants Should Use a Buyer or Tenant Representative
Exactly why would somebody want to have a Tenant Representative involved in the process of buying or leasing commercial property? Quite simply, because your tenant representative has a fiduciary duty to look out for your best interest before that of any other party in the transaction. The Landlord’s representative has this same relationship with their client, meaning that anything you tell them that helps them negotiate better terms, they are obligated to tell the Landlord. You wouldn’t just “trust” the other parties lawyer in reviewing legal documents, would you? The Landlord’s representative has to look out for the Landlord because it is their duty to them legally.
Secondly, having a trusted real estate advisor on your team will save you countless hours of searching. With access to the latest technology, knowledge of the local market and many times having seen the buildings you are considering, your representative can often times find many more properties that will fit your needs than you will ever be able to on your own as well as provide insight into possible pitfalls of a location that you may have otherwise not considered.
Since a tenant representative has no affiliation to a particular seller or Landlord, you may find that you are presented with many more options from many more sellers in the area than if you deal with a property owner, or his Agent, directly. A Tenant Representative is looking to find you the best space at the best price, regardless of who the seller is.
Real estate transactions can often be very complicated. Having the proper representation during this process will not only make the process easier, but will save you time as well as possible trouble down the road. Your tenant representative will make sure that you know exactly what you’re agreeing to when it comes time to sign a lease or purchase agreement.
But what about the cost you ask? That’s a great question. While ultimately it is up to you and your Tenant Representative to negotiate the terms of your contract, most often your representative is paid by the seller at closing or lease signing. This means in many cases you can enjoy a premium service without spending anything more than you would have otherwise. When you factor in the possible savings that your representative could negotiate on your behalf, you actually could save money while making the process easier and saving you time.
Kevin Vandenboss
Tenant Representative
RE/MAX Commercial Group
Lansing, MI
http://www.officespacelansing.com
(517) 321-2800 Ext. 163
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kevin_M_Vandenboss
If you are thinking about using a Realtor in North Charlotte to help you try to sell your home, here are a few tips to keep in mind;
- Hire a full-time North Charlotte Realtor or real estate agent. Part-time agents typically have less experience and fewer sold properties under their belts than full-time agents. Many part-time agents usually have another job, therefore they don’t have as much time to take care of your needs, market and show your home to potential buyers. Full-time agents also have larger networks they can enlist to help find a buyer for your home.
- Find a skilled negotiator. A seasoned Charlotte real estate agent understands the psychological nature of selling a home. They advise you during the contract negotiations to ensure you get the best deal while alleviating your stress.
- Choose an aggressive marketer. Without a well-implemented, far-reaching marketing program, your house will sit on the market, becoming a ‘stale’ property. You NEED an agent who promotes your home both online and offline, in order to reach the greatest number of potential buyers. Simply having your home listed in MLS and on Realtor.com is no longer enough of an online presence. You want your home showcased on multiple websites with a lot of professional photos and, ideally, a video tour.
- Choose a North Charlotte Realtor who knows your neighborhood. Each neighborhood has different pros and cons which must be promoted or overcome by the agent. An effective agent knows how to price your property because they know the local competition, which homes that have closed recently are similar to yours and how much they’ve sold for.
- Ask for home staging services. Home staging is no longer a “nice to have;” it’s now a “must have,” if you want to sell your home for the most money in the least amount of time. Many agents are now professional stagers or have a home stager on their teams.
Choosing a powerful Charlotte listing agent is your first step toward a successful home sale.
If you’d like to work with an agent who is a skilled negotiator, an aggressive marketer, provides home staging services and works full time, give me a call or email me today. Let’s get your home SOLD!