FOR BUYERS
Use a Realtor:
As a buyer, it usually costs nothing to hire a real estate professional to help
you find and purchase a home -your Realtor will likely get a portion of the
commission the seller pays to his Realtor. When choosing an agent, get
referrals from friends, relatives, and co-workers, and then interview as
many agents as possible. Pick an agent that works in the neighborhoods
you're interested in. Listen to your agent, but make your own decision.
Use a Realtor:
As a buyer, it usually costs nothing to hire a real estate professional to help
you find and purchase a home -your Realtor will likely get a portion of the
commission the seller pays to his Realtor. When choosing an agent, get
referrals from friends, relatives, and co-workers, and then interview as
many agents as possible. Pick an agent that works in the neighborhoods
you're interested in. Listen to your agent, but make your own decision.
Determine your housing needs:
How long do you intend to live in your new home? Will you be starting or
adding to your family? Do you have any special requirements such as
proximity to stores, public transportation, recreation facilities, etc.? These
are the sort of things you should consider when deciding what kind of
housing you will need, not just now, but also five years from now.
Remember, if you intend on moving again relatively soon, you should get a
shorter term when choosing your mortgage.
How long do you intend to live in your new home? Will you be starting or
adding to your family? Do you have any special requirements such as
proximity to stores, public transportation, recreation facilities, etc.? These
are the sort of things you should consider when deciding what kind of
housing you will need, not just now, but also five years from now.
Remember, if you intend on moving again relatively soon, you should get a
shorter term when choosing your mortgage.
LINKS FOR BUYERS
State Department of Education: school reports, statistics, demographics
Local information: local area info, statistics, events
NW Arkansas MLS: Use MLS (multiple listing service) to find available
homes in NW Arkansas
Local weather: forecasts, weather patterns, radars
Tax information: Homeowner deduction information
State Department of Education: school reports, statistics, demographics
Local information: local area info, statistics, events
NW Arkansas MLS: Use MLS (multiple listing service) to find available
homes in NW Arkansas
Local weather: forecasts, weather patterns, radars
Tax information: Homeowner deduction information
FOR SELLERS
Some homeowners think that selling their own home will save money and
give them an advantage over the Realtor-using majority. Before you start
down this complicated path, here are a few reasons why using a real estate
professional is important: 1) You will be drastically limiting your exposure to
potential buyers, which means it can take between 10 and 15 times longer to
sell your home. Houses that take a long time to sell usually sell for less
because buyers believe there must be something wrong with them. 2) Most
buyers find negotiating with sellers extremely awkward, and therefore avoid
For Sale By Owner situations. 3) Most buyers use a Realtor in their home
search, and most buyers' agents will typically not work with FSBOs because
they will not be paid. This means you will have to offer a selling commission
to attract buyer's agents, which will cut into your expected "savings." 4)
Lack of negotiating experience can result in a lower selling price, or worse,
a bungled contract and possible lawsuits. It is probably unwise to pit your
negotiating skills against those of experienced professionals. 5) If you plan
to use a lawyer to help you negotiate, your lawyer's fees could be
considerably higher than a Realtor's commission. Unlike Realtors, lawyers
do not get paid for pro actively representing your best interests or
mediating delicate situations. 6) You only pay a commission to your Realtor
if they successfully sell your home at a price you are happy with.
Some homeowners think that selling their own home will save money and
give them an advantage over the Realtor-using majority. Before you start
down this complicated path, here are a few reasons why using a real estate
professional is important: 1) You will be drastically limiting your exposure to
potential buyers, which means it can take between 10 and 15 times longer to
sell your home. Houses that take a long time to sell usually sell for less
because buyers believe there must be something wrong with them. 2) Most
buyers find negotiating with sellers extremely awkward, and therefore avoid
For Sale By Owner situations. 3) Most buyers use a Realtor in their home
search, and most buyers' agents will typically not work with FSBOs because
they will not be paid. This means you will have to offer a selling commission
to attract buyer's agents, which will cut into your expected "savings." 4)
Lack of negotiating experience can result in a lower selling price, or worse,
a bungled contract and possible lawsuits. It is probably unwise to pit your
negotiating skills against those of experienced professionals. 5) If you plan
to use a lawyer to help you negotiate, your lawyer's fees could be
considerably higher than a Realtor's commission. Unlike Realtors, lawyers
do not get paid for pro actively representing your best interests or
mediating delicate situations. 6) You only pay a commission to your Realtor
if they successfully sell your home at a price you are happy with.
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Whether you choose to live in Springdale, Fayetteville, Bentonville,
Rogers, Bella Vista or any surrounding town, I can Find you the
perfect home in any town you desire in NW Arkansas.
Residential, Commercial, Multi-family, Farm, Land, Rental, and
Investment Property.
Rogers, Bella Vista or any surrounding town, I can Find you the
perfect home in any town you desire in NW Arkansas.
Residential, Commercial, Multi-family, Farm, Land, Rental, and
Investment Property.
Home Buyers:
Remember you should never have to pay your buyers agent a commission fee!
Remember you should never have to pay your buyers agent a commission fee!
| Katharine Mason Arkansas Realtor |
Dial Realty Group
