It used to be years ago that Realtors had the information and the control of all the properties that were for sale. Today, a buyer may know about a property hours after it is listed or in the Philippines as soon as construction starts. Advance advertising begins before the photo ops with the golden shovels. Potential buyers now ride around using GPS in their search for a home. It is really amazing
what is possible today. That being said, you still need to use a Licensed Real Estate Broker. Finding the right house, condominium, lot or developer for you is only one small part of what a Broker does for you. Here are the top reasons for your success.
1. It is FREE - You don’t have to pay them directly. The fee for a Licensed Broker’s professional services is paid by the seller and or the seller’s agent. It is one of the industries where you can hire an expert effectively for FREE. So, why wouldn’t you?
2. It is CONVENIENT - Let the expert handle the details. A Licensed Broker is already accredited by the developer because of honesty, integrity and a proven track record of customer satisfaction. A Licensed Broker knows the different areas, most of the agents and the different showing methods.
3. MARKET KNOWLEDGE - This is where the real expertise comes in. You don’t gain market knowledge overnight. It takes time and experience. A Licensed Broker knows the barangays and provinces she currently specializes in. She can tell you what you need to know to establish what values might be in one area to another. Positive or negative, she will tell you what you need to know.
4. PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATIONS – A specialized skill that a Licensed Broker performs is the Art of Negotiation. Price and terms are only the first part of what you negotiate. There’s a delicate balance of being fair and having a take it or leave it attitude. A Licensed Broker knows that push/pull so that she looks out for your best interests and still gets you the home of your dreams.
5. PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS - Your Broker can guide you with invaluable industry connections that she can refer to you. These would be people she knows or trusts. This might even be better than doing a blind search on the internet or the phone book. There are also Government Agency sites that one may contact. Rule of thumb: Know before you go.
6. ALL OF THE ABOVE - Buying a home will be one of the single most important and largest purchases of your lifetime. Don’t try to go it alone. A Licensed Broker is on your side and is exclusively looking out for your best interests. Let a Licensed Broker guide you through the process. You will be glad you did.
