Buying a New Home? Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent

You have decided that you are ready to buy a home and you know that there may be a complicated home-buying process ahead. This is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. Hire a real estate agent to support you through the process. Here are some reasons that you’ll be glad you did.

1. Hire a Real Estate Agent to Narrow Down Your Search

You probably have a list of features in a dream home that are necessary and another list of things that are negotiable. When you hire a real estate agent, he or she will find homes for you based on these lists. In some cases, agents have access to available homes that haven’t even been listed online yet, giving you an advantage over other buyers.

2. An Agent is Knowledgeable About the Area

If you are moving to a new town, state, or country it is important to hire a real estate agent who has knowledge of the area. Most people moving away from the place they have lived are not familiar with the neighborhoods, roads, and schools in their new community. This is just one of the ways that a realtor is invaluable to a home buyer.

3. Agents Help You Navigate Paperwork

The paperwork that you fill out to when you go under contract and finalize the transaction is lengthy and complicated. When you hire a real estate agent, they will guide you through the paperwork and serve as a resource for you, helping you understand the points of the contract you are signing.

4. Hire a Real Estate Agent For Support During Negotiations

Negotiations are common in a real estate transaction, and they are best left to the professionals. Realtors are skilled negotiators by trade, and when you hire a real estate agent you have their skills on your side.

After you receive the home inspection report, you may not know which issues are best to accept as-is and which are worth negotiating for. Your real estate agent will know how to approach negotiations to achieve the best outcome.

When choosing a real estate agent, ask for recommendations, interview a few, and choose someone that you feel the most comfortable with. Here are some questions to ask when choosing a real estate agent.

Attic to Foundation Home Inspections provides a variety of home inspection and testing services. Contact us if you are buying a home in the Greater Atlanta area.