Why Use a REALTOR®
 
Use a Professional

Seller’s Agent/Buyer’s Agent
You have the option of working with a seller’s agent or buyer’s agent, depending upon the types of services you desire. 

Dual Agent
Dual agency, when a broker who is representing the buyer and shows that buyer a property listed with the broker’s office, is permissible provided that both buyer and seller have given informed consent. 

REALTOR® Services
REALTORS® provide housing costs, property research, property disclosures, information about schools, taxes and financing, and assistance in obtaining legal forms, required inspections and presenting the offer. 

What REALTOR® Services Home Buyers Found Invaluable

All
Buyers
First-time
Buyers
Repeat
Buyers
Helped buyer understand the process 

68%

84%

54%

Pointed out unnoticed features/faults with property

50%

54%

46%

Improved buyer’s knowledge of search areas

36%

28%

43%

Negotiated better sales contract terms

39%

41%

37%

Shortened buyer’s home search

26%

28%

25%

Negotiated a better price

33%

38%

29%

Narrowed buyer’s search area

15%

13%

17%

Expanded buyer’s search area

17%

22%

13%

Provided better list of mortgage lenders

19%

24%

14%

Provided a better list of service providers

36%

46%

28%

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