With technological improvements happening everyday it seems like, more and more home buyers are beginning to question whether they even need a real estate agent.
After all, they reason, they can easily look up homes for sale in the area on various websites. And nearly any home buying questions they have these days can be Googled.
Today, I’m going to tell you why it’s still wise to work with a real estate agent when navigating the Plymouth market as a home buyer, despite all the technology at your fingertips!
Plymouth Michigan Home Buying Help You Can Count On
Here are some of the many ways in which a real estate agent can assist you as a home buyer:
- They help you determine how much you can afford. They also recommend lenders to work with and even talk with these lenders directly on your behalf to help you prequalify for a loan.
- They have access to the Multiple Listing Service, which shows homes listed for sale. While you may be able to see home listings in the area, your agent has access to a system that provides them with even more information about these homes, information that you’ll want to know as a prospective buyer!
- They can help you narrow your search early on. They may do this by asking you questions you never thought about or by visiting homes before you to determine whether it’s worth your time to see.
- They can give you perspective on market conditions. This is especially important when you finally decide to make an offer on a home. Without the benefit of knowing what similar homes are selling for in the area, you may end up paying too much for your home. Or you may make too low of an offer and get passed over for another buyer.
- They help you through the tedious process of inspections, loan approval and final walk-throughs. The work for a home buyer really begins after they’ve made a purchase offer on a home. A real estate agent can guide you through this process to make it as easy and hassle free for you as possible!
See what I mean? A real estate agent can provide you a wealth of information and know-how that will make the home buying process easier for you!
But how exactly do you go about finding the right agent for you in Plymouth?
First, you’ll want to research several different Realtors and see what their experience is.
Next, you’ll want to interview your list of finalists and learn what their approach would be to helping you find the home of your dreams.
If you already know the area of town you want to live in – or even the specific neighborhood – ask them about their experience helping home buyers in that community.
You may also want to ask for references from past clients to learn about buyer impressions of them.
If after talking with them you feel they’re reasonably knowledgeable of the home-buying process and the Plymouth real estate market, move forward with working with them as a home buyer.
Here to Help You With All of Your Plymouth Home Buying Needs!
We hope you have a favorable experience on the Plymouth real estate market as a home buyer.
And if you’re looking to work with an experienced agent who will represent your best interests, please contact us at The Bittinger Team today!
We’ve helped scores of buyers just like you find the home of their dreams for the price they wanted and we’ll be happy to do the same for you!
Until next time,
Noel
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