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A real estate transaction is
complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure
forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and
multi-page government-mandated settlement statements. A knowledgeable guide
through this complexity can help you avoid delays or costly mistakes.
Real estate has its own
language. If you don’t know a CMA from a HUD, or a 1031 exchange from an
eighty-fifteen-five you can understand why it’s important to work with someone
who speaks the language.
REALTORS® have done it before. Most
people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few
years in between each purchase. And even if you’ve done it before, laws and
regulations change. That’s why having an expert on your side is critical.
REALTORS®
provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest, and security,
not just four walls and roof, home selling or buying is often a very emotional
undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever
make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on
both the business and emotional issues most important to you.
REALTORS®
are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,
a trade organization of more than 1 million members nationwide. REALTORS®
subscribe to a stringent code of ethics that helps guarantee the highest level
of service and integrity.
To view these additional reports in PDF format*, just click on the links below
11 Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®
How REALTORS® are paid
Full Service versus Limited Service REALTORS®
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