Why a Professional Realtor Will Always be Necessary

The statistics show that 92% of home buyers begin their search on the web. With the explosion of great real estate blogs(like this one!), social media sites, property search websites, and even sophisticated mapping that allows viewing of a neighborhood, it’s possible to get the majority of the basics of house hunting done right from the comfort of your own home.

So if that’s the case, then why are there still more than a million certified real estate agents? The answer is that a professional real estate agent will always be necessary in house hunting because of the knowledge, connections, and skills that they provide. Take this to heart before trying to buy a home off of Craig’s List!

Professional realtors are necessary because we handle the red tape

There are just certain things that real estate agents are qualified to do that most people are not. There is a lot of red tape and extra paperwork that needs to be done to make a home sale official. Without someone who knows how the system works in your part of the country, then a mistake could easily be made. If you do choose to go it alone, then you will find yourself spending a lot of time getting documents and possibly making errors.

Professional realtors have connections

We are in this industry as a career, and there’s a reason that people value our advice. Since we are constantly dealing with real estate companies, home sellers, and other nodes within the network, we have made valuable connections in communities that the internet just can’t replicate. We might be able to get you a dream home in a new location, find a better deal, or give you inside information about a certain neighborhood. We can even help put you in touch with home development people. It’s who know, right?

We can hunt full time for your dream home

You give us your set criteria like where you want to live, how much you want to pay, and what kind of schools or green spaces are in the area, then you sit back, relax, and wait for us to find it. You won’t have to be constantly tweaking searches, looking through new websites, contacting sellers, or needing support from websites whose listings aren’t working properly. Nothing compares to the nose a good real estate agent has for finding the right place for you.
It’s ironic how in this age of the internet and social media, that real estate agents are more important than ever. There are plenty of things that we can do that you can’t do alone. So next time you want to buy a home over the web, remember that a realtor is always necessary in buying a home if you want to do it right.