Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The Benefits of using a REALTOR

The Benefits of Using a REALTOR®

1. REALTORS® build communities. The role of REALTORS® in our communities goes far beyond the real estate transaction process of buying and selling. As local business owners and residents, REALTORS® are vested in building healthy and vibrant communities across the country, neighborhood by neighborhood.

2. REALTORS® add value to the real estate transaction.REALTORS® handle hundreds, if not thousands, of real estate transactions over the course of their careers, and can counsel and guide sellers through the process. They have the expertise and experience to help sellers protect their investment and help buyers build theirs.

3. REALTORS® are strong advocates for homeowners and homeownership. Every year, REALTORS® lead the way on Capitol Hill and Frankfort to keep homeownership a top national priority. Strong REALTOR® support for the mortgage interest deduction and other federal policies helps keep housing more affordable and makes housing a great investment.

4. REALTORS® have access to specialized training in real estate. Other licensees are not able to take advantage of specialty courses where REALTORS® learn to develop skills in guiding clients and customers through the complex real estate transaction process.
What Does This Accomplish?It saves you Time, Money and Adversity... REALTORS® add value to a real estate transaction.That's what home buying and selling consumers said in an independent survey of the general public released by the National Association of REALTORS®. Here's a brief look at some of the results:
» Nearly eight out of ten consumers believe REALTORS® can show buyers a better selection of homes than they can find on their own.
» 78% of the general public believe real estate professionals offer them a broader selection of housing alternatives than they would otherwise find.
» 74% agree that using a real estate broker saves time.
» 70% agree that real estate professionals make buying or selling a home much easier.
Julie Moore, Betty Seay Team 502-349-0051