The Value of a REALTOR Relationship

Aug. 29, 2011 - PRLog -- Whether you’re in need of a larger home, or downsizing, finding the right home can sometimes be challenging.  Your home not only provides comfort and stability, but with the right choice, a great investment.  Real estate transactions involve one of the largest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime.  Consider this – 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 real estate deal without the professional assistance of a REALTOR.

If you’re still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR, consider the following:
1.   Your REALTOR can help you determine your buying power.  By giving a REALTOR some basic information about your savings, income and current debt, they can refer to you lenders best qualified to help you.
2.   Your REALTOR has numerous resources to assist you in your home search available through the capital region multiple listing service.  There are times a property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised yet to the public.  This could be Saratoga commercial real estate or Albany NY land for sale. Your REALTOR has on-line access to properties the minute they become available.  
3.   Your REALTOR will provide you objective information about each property with their access to a variety of informational resources including community information, zoning, schools, etc.  There are two things you want to know.  First, will the property have resale value when your ready to sell and will the property provide the environment you want for your family.
4.   Your REALTOR can help you negotiate.  Not only will you be negotiating price, but there is financing, terms, date of possession and inspections that you are bound to complete the purchase.
5.   Your REALTOR can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.
6.   Your REALTOR can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything goes smoothly.
7.   When selling your home, your REALTOR will give you up-to-date information on the marketplace, financing, terms & conditions of competing properties.
8.   Your REALTOR will market your property to other real estate agents as well as the public, whether it is real estate in Colonie New York or Albany NY land for sale.
9.   Your REALTOR can help you objectively evaluate every buyer’s offer without compromising your marketing position.
10.   Your REALTOR can help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and the closing, questions may arise. If unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or there is a cloud in the title, your REALTOR is there with knowledgeable advice to help resolve the issues and move the transaction to the closing table.


Falvey Real Estate Group, Ltd.
427 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-3912
www.falveygroup.com