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Only
real estate professionals who belong to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS may call themselves REALTORS. REALTORS are bound by a Code
of Ethics and have pledged to protect and promote the interest of
their clients and provide honest treatment to all parties involved
in the real estate transaction.
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Selling
Your Home. Here are some ways a REALTOR can help you sell
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REALTOR is knowledgeable of the market and gives you quick
exposure to the maximum number of buyers. |
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REALTOR "qualifies" prospects as to their affordable
price range and housing needs. |
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REALTOR knows current real estate values and can help
you set a realistic, competitive price. This skilled professional
knows how to merchandise your home effectively. |
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REALTOR is familiar with the local home loan market and
can help you determine whether seller-assisted financing
may expedite your sale. |
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REALTOR can figure the net proceeds from your sale, taking
into account your outstanding loan balance, closing cots,
and possible owner financing. |
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REALTOR can tap an even larger market through referrals
and marketing techniques. |
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REALTOR frees you from the problems associated with showing
your home. The REALTOR handles phone inquiries, appointments,
showings, and negotiations of the contract. Your home
is shown only to serious, qualified buyers. |
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REALTOR maintains objectivity in presenting offers and
counter-offers. |
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REALTOR can familiarize you with the closing procedures
by explaining them all in advance. |
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Buying
a Home. Here are some ways a REALTOR can help you in your
home purchase. |
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REALTOR has extensive information all in one place about
what is "on the market," including homes listed
by other REALTORS. You won't waste time looking at unsuitable
homes. |
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REALTOR helps you determine how much home you can afford,
how you can acquire the down payment, and what financing
options may be open to you. |
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REALTOR can help you find the home best suited to your
needs - size, style, features, location, accessibility
to schools, transportation, shopping, etc. |
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REALTOR can suggest simple changes that could make a prospective
home more suitable for you and improve its utility and
value. |
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REALTOR can supply information on real estate values,
taxes, utility costs, and municipal services and facilities. |
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REALTOR has no emotional ties to a home, can be objective
about it, and can point out its advantages and disadvantages. |
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REALTOR can act as a conduit through which you and the
seller present offers and counter-offers until an agreement
is reached. |
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REALTOR can familiarize you with the closing procedures
by explaining them all in advance. |
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