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Written by Jessica Rubottom
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Saturday, 01 July 2006 |
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Should I use a real estate broker? How do I find one?
Answer: Using a real estate broker is a very good idea. All the details involved in home buying,
particularly the financial ones, can be mind-boggling. A good real estate professional can guide
you through the entire process and make the experience much easier. A real estate broker will be
well-acquainted with all the important things you'll want to know about a neighborhood you may be
considering...the quality of schools, the number of children in the area, the safety of the
neighborhood, traffic volume, and more. He or she will help you figure the price range you can
afford and search the classified ads and multiple listing services for homes you'll want to see.
With immediate access to homes as soon as they're put on the market, the broker can save you hours
of wasted driving-around time. When it's time to make an offer on a home, the broker can point out
ways to structure your deal to save you money. He or she will explain the advantages and disadvantages
of different types of mortgages, guide you through the paperwork, and be there to hold your hand and
answer last-minute questions when you sign the final papers at closing. And you don't have to pay the
broker anything! The payment comes from the home seller - not from the buyer. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 03 July 2006 )
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