In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors, an important fact was discovered: a whopping 92% of consumers use the Internet for real estate searches. Of course, the Web is a great place to start your search and discover lots of facts. But if you are considering selling or buying, you really need our team to help you with the process. No web browser can help with the most critical aspects of your search and the transaction. So here are four reasons why you still need a real estate agent in the age of the internet.
The Price
When calculating a listing price, we consider various factors: general local market, specific community market, latest buyer preferences, surrounding area and activities, and specific property amenities. Every home is unique, and we know how to extrapolate a fair pricing range. Internet-based home values are not usually accurate and could be costly for both sellers and buyers. The factors that help us estimate prices are not part of the pricing algorithm of these web estimators.
The Market
If you are a seller, online marketing is valuable, but we have years of networking experience and a substantial database that could bring potential buyers to the table. If you are a buyer, we can tap into our network for potential properties before they hit the MLS or real estate websites.
The Negotiation
Having an experienced, professional negotiator drive your transaction can be vital to reaching a fair price for the property you're buying or selling. A website can give you an estimate of how much a property should cost, but it cannot evaluate whether that's a good price or not. We can.
The Process
If you are a buyer, we can provide you with a list of providers who will help you with anything from lending to inspections. If you are a seller, we will advise you as the buyer works through the many facets of their due diligence.
The web is a vital source of information for consumer buyers and sellers. But the Sold in Paradise Team will interpret the data and bring real life to the table. Shoot us an email!