The family in the photo above is a prime example of how buying a home is much more than finding a house you like online. They relocated to the Twin Cities and had picked out the neighborhood where they wanted to buy… they even picked out a house and asked if they could buy it before they came on their buying trip so it wouldn’t be sold before they got here. I advised them to wait… they didn’t know the Twin Cities, hadn’t even visited yet, and could be surprised when they visited the house in person. As it turned out, we started with their favorite house in their favorite neighborhood and I could see it in their faces as soon as we entered that it wasn’t feeling as good as expected. We did a re-set and they ended up buying a home they love in a totally different neighborhood!
As good as online shopping can be, it can never take the place of personally experiencing a home and neighborhood!
below, from my blog at Keeping Current Matters
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a Realtor to help them in their home search are. The truth is, the addition of more information causes more confusion. Having a professional on your side can make all the difference!
Shows like Property Brothers, Fixer Upper, and dozens more on HGTV have given many a false sense of what it’s like to buy and sell a home.
Now more than ever, you need an expert on your side who is going to guide you toward your dreams and not let anything get in the way of achieving them. Buying and/or selling a home is definitely not something you want to DIY (Do It Yourself)!
Here are just some of the reasons you need a real estate professional in your corner:
There’s more to real estate than finding a house you like online!
There are over 230 possible steps that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before, someone who knows what these actions are, to ensure you achieve your dream?
You Need a Skilled Negotiator
In today’s market, hiring a talented negotiator could save you thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of dollars. Each step of the way – from the original offer, to the possible renegotiation of that offer after a home inspection, to the possible cancellation of the deal based on a troubled appraisal – you need someone who can keep the deal together until it closes.
What is the home you’re buying or selling worth in today’s market?
There is so much information on the news and on the Internet about home sales, prices, and mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to in order to competitively and correctly price your home at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a lowball offer?
Dave Ramsey, the financial guru, advises:
“When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.”
Hiring an agent who has his or her finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.
Bottom Line
Today’s real estate market is highly competitive. Having a professional who’s been there before to guide you through the process is a simple step that will give you a huge advantage!
Send me an email or text or give me a call… we would love to help!
Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX Results – shensrud@homesmsp.com – 612-419-0560
