When looking for a new home, many people are tempted to go it alone.  This usually ends up being quite a daunting task, even for the most tenacious and focused homebuyer.  Here are 10 ways that having a Realtor on your side can help:

1. Realtors research desirable neighborhoods and can relay important information to homebuyers such as home values in the area, amount of taxes paid and zoning restrictions.
2. Realtors can help find financing, prequalify you for a loan and can refer you to home inspection companies.
3. With knowledge about the way other homes in the area are selling, a Realtor can help determine a fair buying price.
4. A Realtor can suggest changes to make to the home to make you more comfortable and to make it a better investment, should you need to sell it in the near future.
5. Realtors can handle many of the tedious tasks – such as paperwork – for you, saving you time and energy.
6. A Realtor usually goes to the closing with you, giving you peace of mind that if an issue should come up, it will be taken care of effectively.
7. Realtors must abide by a code of ethics, treating everyone involved in the transaction fairly and equally.
8. A Realtor has the tools and ability to find the best suited home for you in the most affordable price range.
9. Simply put, a Realtor has the professional experience to put in the time and effort and do the job right.
10. A Realtor’s services are usually free to a buyer – commission is normally paid by the seller.

The Importance of Selecting Your Real Estate Agent

~Scott Gordon Realty Inc.

Working with the right Real Estate agent can save you hours of hard work, difficult negotiations and possibly heartbreak. Educated Realtors like those at Scott Gordon Realty and Exclusive Estates assist in the buying process ensuring a smooth transaction by negotiating with the sellers, keeping track of deadlines and due dates. In cases of multiple offers on a home, one missed deadline and your dream home could slip away.

With many years working with buyers and sellers a good Realtor can help point you in the best direction for your home purchase. You may possibly be in need of a single family home for your growing family, a vacation home or a condo to accommodate your busy lifestyle. An educated Realtor knows about local market conditions, neighborhood locations or other specialized factors that are important in the decision making process. A good Realtor takes the time to listen to your needs and adjust the home search accordingly.

One of the first things to consider when searching for a Realtor is the kind of home you are looking for. An agent specializing in acreage and horse farms would probably not be the best suited to help you find your vacation Beachfront home or condo. When searching for your new home or vacation home in Palm Beach County Scott Gordon Realty and Exclusive Estates agents are the best in the industry and have the experience and expertise in Oceanfront and Country Club properties to assure a smooth transaction.

Start your search for an agent utilizing several different routes: ask friends, family or associates for their personal recommendations, talk with the Realtors at well known and respected agencies like Scott Gordon Realty or Exclusive Estates and finally look at what agencies are selling the homes in the niche you’re searching for.

Set up interviews with a few agents, listen to your gut feeling; searching for a home can sometimes be a long process and you want to feel comfortable working with your agent. Avoid high pressure agents, explain what you’re looking for and ask what they feel the best strategy would be. Their concern and dedication to your home search is crucial.

Experience is also important but do not discount a newer agent with a higher level of motivation and commitment. A bonus to using a new excited agent is you can be sure if they don’t know the answer, they will go the extra length to find out.

Look for an agent with a strong team and supportive Broker behind them.  Scott Gordon Realty’s sales team in Manalapan is supported by Broker Scott Gordon. Exclusive Estates managing partner and Realtor Jeffrey Ray supports the Palm Beach office.

Always make sure you’re working with a licensed REALTOR- A realtor is a member of the national association of Realtors (NAR). These agents agree to be held to a higher standard of practice known as the REALTOR Code of Ethics.

Best of Luck in the Search for Your New Home!

You can locate Scott Gordon Realty at

255 S Ocean Blvd * Manalapan, FL 33462 561-533-5888 www.scottgordonrealty.com