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3.) What other benefits are there to using a Real Estate<br />
Agent?<br />
There are many benefits to letting a Real Estate Agent help<br />
you during the home-buying process. The first, and possibly<br />
biggest, benefit is that they will have much more education<br />
and experience about buying property than you do because<br />
they have done it every single day for several years. They have<br />
seen a lot of different situations, know what to look for, and<br />
know the ins and outs of the neighborhood you’re moving<br />
into. All of this, and not to mention the extensive training and<br />
licensing requirements they’ve undergone in order to sell real<br />
estate.<br />
Agents can also be great buffers between you and the homes<br />
that aren’t worth your time. They might have a history with<br />
sellers, knowing if they’re willing to negotiate and by how<br />
much, and they’ll also keep those sellers away that are trying<br />
to entice you into buying their home, when it’s not really<br />
something suitable for your needs. Because most people<br />
during the transaction will be dealing with your agent rather<br />
than you, all you’ll have to worry about is finding a home that<br />
you’re comfortable and happy in.<br />
Even if your nose is constantly in the real estate section of<br />
the local paper and you keep yourself up to date on current<br />
market trends, an agent is going to know more about the<br />
current market condition, be able to forecast the future of the<br />
local real estate market, and give you information about which<br />
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FAQ’S ABOUT BUYING A HOME | JENNIFER CHRISTENOT