Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent

We live in a world where we can find a lot of information on many topics easily. With that information, you might ask yourself “why should I hire a real estate agent? I can do this on my own!” Your Favorite Real Estate Team would like to tell you a few reasons why hiring an agent is so important when you are buying or selling property at Lake of the Ozarks.

Market Information

Real estate agents will be able to get you up to date market conditions, which is invaluable when you are buying or selling property. These factors will determine how you will proceed. Data they have access to like average per foot cost of similar houses, average sales prices, days on market as well as a current inventory, is information that will be the basis of how to price or how to make offers on property.

We Are Experts

Real estate agents are experts in their field! We know the current market and will guide you through comparable listings to make sure your pricing or offer is where it should be and will make sure you are getting the best deal. When it comes to buying or selling property, there is a lot of paperwork. Mistakes on this paperwork can cause costly issues and delay the process.

Professional Negotiation 

Not only do agents know the market better than anyone else, but they are also professional negotiators. When you are negotiating a price on a home or you are getting offers on a property you are selling, you want professionals that know how to respond. No one wants to pay too much or leave money on the table. Trust a professional!

Experience

When people are looking for a real estate agent, what it the number one question asked? How long have you been a Real estate agent? You want to know that the person in charge of selling your property or helping you finding your dream home has experience. If you have an experienced real estate agent, they will be able to guide you through issues or problems that could arise.

Knowledge

Real Estate agents will have the inside track about certain subdivisions, communities and different areas. They can provide information on zoning, schools, utilities, etc. They will also have access to objective information about every property. With that information, they can decide if the property matches your wants and needs.

Network

This is a priceless asset! Real Estate agents are very plugged in to the community and know professionals in many different areas of expertise. Many of those professionals provide services that you will need to buy or sell.


These are just a few reasons that you should use a real estate agent when it comes to buying or selling. As you can clearly see that hiring the right agent can save you a lot of troubles and make the transaction much easier. Your Favorite Real Estate Team is here to assist you and our team are experts here at the Lake. No other real estate team knows the Lake of the Ozark Real Estate better!

CONTACT ED SCHMIDT FOR ALL YOUR LAKE OF THE OZARK REAL ESTATE NEEDS


Ed Schmidt, REALTOR
752 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Suite A
Lake Ozarks, Mo 65049
Phone: 573-240-9052
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Location: Lake Ozark, MO 65049, USA

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