NAR: About NAR: Voices of Real Estate: Why Use A REALTOR®? Posted by Pat

This Spring has certainly brought out not only flowers, but also a lot of lookers into the real estate market. Never before have I had so many questions asked of me regarding the economy, the housing market, re-sale values, etc.

Over and over, we talk about real estate being local – national numbers don’t make sense for a person who is buying or selling in a specific local market. So what can you do?

If you are thinking of selling my advice is to call your professional REALTOR® early in the thinking process. REALTORS® know what’s happening in your specific area, and we can tell you the real story on numbers of sale and days on market. We can even give you specific advice on upgrading or staging your house to sell. Pricing is the major element in a speedy sale and your REALTOR® is the person that can help guide you.

Buyers also need to know the lay of the land. While the national news might be screaming that it's a “buyers’ market” – that’s not ALWAYS true. Again, your local REALTOR® can help you get the information you need to decide when and where you want to buy. There is a lot more to finalizing a successful purchase than just searching the internet and finding a home that looks good online. So, make sure you talk to a REALTOR® (especially a Buyer's Agent), who can help you complete the purchase and move right in! – Pat V. Combs, 2008 Immediate Past President

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