Why use a Realtor to Buy a Homes in Naples

Why use a Realtor to Buy a Homes in Naples

Posted by Ryan Schwartz on Sunday, February 10th, 2013 at 5:57am.

The easiest decision in the home buying process is made when you decide to buy. After that, there’s a long string of decisions, all the way to the close of escrow.

Why use a Realtor in Naples FloridaThe most important of these is arguably whether or not to use the services of a real estate agent and which one to choose.

I look at buying a house the same way I do any investment. Smart investors buy and trade stocks through brokers. By the same token, smart home buyers buy and sell homes through real estate brokers.

Yes, I’m a bit biased when it comes to this subject. After all, representing homeowners and buyers in their Naples real estate transactions is how I make my living. Be that as it may, just as you wouldn’t dream of doing your own divorce or performing your own dental work, you should never enter into a real estate contract without professional representation.

Let’s take a look at the value a real estate professional brings to your home purchase transaction:

FINANCES

Do you know exactly how much money you can spend on a home in Naples? If not, do you know how to determine the amount you can afford to spend? There’s a lot more to the equation than simply a house payment. You need to consider taxes, maintenance and other ongoing expenses. A real estate agent will assist you in this determination and point you to lenders that can also help.

BEAT THE COMPETITION

Nationwide, the housing market is heating up and it’s no different here in Naples. Homes priced right, in good condition, are bringing multiple offers and home buyers are feeling the need to get creative in their efforts to compete. A good real estate agent will know of homes that are available but not yet on the market. These are known as “pocket listings,” and are invaluable to the home buyer during a fast-moving real estate market.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Blindly making an offer on a Naples home for sale without knowing if it’s priced at market value is a fool’s errand. With a Realtor by your side you’ll be armed with current market data to ensure that you don’t overpay for the house. The agent can also provide you with information about nearby schools, zoning, and whether or not the home will be a sound financial investment.

NEGOTIATION

Real Estate Negotiating in Naples Florida

This is where a buyer’s agent earns his fees. Negotiating with a homeowner is one of the most challenging jobs we have. Some do it well, others failmiserably. But most agents are far more experienced with negotiations than the average consumer. After all, we do it for a living.

Whether you want to lower the price, change the date of possession, request repairs or ask that certain personal property be included in the sale, a real estate agent is your best ally.

DUE DILIGENCE

Both the seller and the buyer have a duty called “due diligence.” As a buyer, you have an obligation to thoroughly investigate the property during a specific time period. Once the period expires, unless you say otherwise, it is assumed you are entering into the purchase with your eyes wide open.

Do you know which tests and inspections to perform? Do you have access to qualified Naples professionals to perform them? Your Realtor has this knowledge and will not only share it with you but keeps you on track to ensure you meet all the deadlines in the contract.

PAPERWORK

Real Estate ContractsHomeowners that attempt to sell their homes without the services of a real estate agent overwhelming say that the toughest part of the process was obtaining and then understanding the piles of paperwork required in an average real estate transaction.

Can you imagine being a buyer who receives all that stuff – with verbiage that is completely foreign to you? Since we deal with these contracts on a daily basis, real estate agents can break down the verbiage into plain, simple English, to help you better understand what you’ll be signing.

WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE ABOUT "FREE?'

Buyers Don't Pay RealtorsBest of all, since the seller pays all real estate fees, my services are free to the home buyer. Even if you’ve got your heart set on a for-sale-by-owner home, most homeowners will agree to pay your agent’s fee.

When you’re ready to purchase a home in Naples I would be honored to be chosen among the agents you interview to assist you during the process.

Ryan Schwartz
239.500.8000

2 Responses to "Why use a Realtor to Buy a Homes in Naples"

Posted on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 12:10pm.
Mark Hide wrote:

Great article and many good reasons why it is crazy not to use a REALTOR to buy a home anywhere.

Posted on Friday, May 10th, 2013 at 4:39am.
Cincinnati Real Estate Agent wrote:

We actually have a lot of our local residents buying second homes down in Naples. It seems like a very popular destination for our snow birds, What should be no surprise is that we also face the same questions and need to justify why buyers should use an agent when buying a home in the market. Up here the negotiation experience is the most important part of the service we offer.

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