Why do I need a Real Estate agent?

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My mom was a real estate agent 35 years ago for a few years.  It is interesting to hear her talk about the business.  There was no internet, no cell phones, no websites to look at listings.  In fact, in most towns one broker would do nearly all the business.  To find a home, you were left with no choice but to work with an agent.  Fast forward 35 years, and you really don't need an agent just to find a home.  The internet has website after website filled with listings of homes for sale in any area that you can think of.

One other thing changed as well.  In 1980, the agents that worked with buyers were actually working on behalf of the seller.  In fact, buyer's weren't represented at all in the transaction.  Most buyers didn't even realize that they weren't being represented.  Fast forward 35 years,(and a few lawsuits later) and we actually are able to work on the buyer's behalf.  We can enter an agreement with the buyer that allows us to represent them, and not the seller. 

Our value as real estate agents, is no longer just about helping you find a home. It is about advising you on the value of the home, helping you navigate contingencies that we can put in place to protect your interests, and managing the process to ensure the smoothest path to home-ownership as possible.

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.  Let us help you make the wise move.