When buying a home, you have many choices. One of those choices is whether or not to use a Realtor. You could search and buy independently. However, the market right now is competitive. Demand exceeds supply, and any edge can help secure your dream home. One great tool is to make the choice to use a Realtor. Trained and knowledgable in all things real estate in a tight and competitive market means there is truly a need for Realtors today.
In February, according to Florida Realtors, the inventory of homes for sale was 1.1 percent below last year.
“When there is more demand than inventory, homes sell quickly, prices rise and bidding wars can start,” says National Association of Realtors® (NAR) President Tom Salomone, broker-owner of Real Estate II Inc. in Coral Springs, Florida. “A Realtor with an ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative) designation is a homebuyer’s upper hand; they understand local markets and can negotiate on behalf of their buyer-clients.”
Salomone says, “Buying a home is often one of the biggest decisions of a person’s life, and having a Realtor in their corner is the ultimate advantage. They are there to guide consumers through the complexities of this life-changing transaction.”
NAR’s 2015 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers asked recent homebuyers. what they look for in a real estate agent. 53 percent said someone who could help them find the right home to purchase, and 12 percent said someone who can help them negotiate the terms of sale.
Looking at today’s market and the high competition, it is clear that there is a need for Realtors to help homebuyers. Their expertise and skills could make or break you finding your dream home. RE/MAX Paradise has many talented and smart agents who are excited to help you buy a home in Miami today.
“Having a real estate expert with specific knowledge of the local market and purchase process can mean the difference between a homebuyer getting that 10th house and having to search for another,” says Salomone.