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.

According to a recent article, 90% of today’s homebuyers begin their property search on the internet.  They are smart and educated, and are willing to do their own research on a property that interests them long before contacting an agent.

At Scott Gordon Realty and Exclusive Estates, a division of Scott Gordon Realty, we recognize and welcome this trend.  Our recently revamped website contains the most up-to-date listing information, financial tools such as a mortgage calculator and neighborhood and area maps.

We implemented these devices to give today’s web-savvy buyers the resources they need to be well-informed and to have an educated, realistic view of the current market. 

With access available to the world, we also recognize that the internet is a powerful marketing tool.  Our website is linked to a host of search engines and our listings feed from two separate MLS services, effectively providing double the amount of exposure to buyers and brokers.  Our partnership with Realtor.com and the Palm Beach Post Online also allows potential buyers to view our selection of listings at their leisure, whether they are local, out of the state or out of the country.

Today’s Real Estate firm needs to understand today’s technology and how to use it effectively.  At Scott Gordon Realty  we have the skills and the strategy to use that technology to benefit buyers and sellers alike.