REALTORS® are negotiation experts. If you buy a home without an agent, you'll have to negotiate and decide how much to offer on your own. This may cause you to unknowingly overpay for your home – or lose out on one you want.
REALTORS® are negotiation experts. If you buy a home without an agent, you'll have to negotiate and decide how much to offer on your own. This may cause you to unknowingly overpay for your home – or lose out on one you want.
Legally binding contracts are extremely important because they protect the interests of your business and define the relationship between parties. Although many attorneys are skilled in drafting legally valid contracts, it is possible for you, as a small business owner to draft your own.
You certainly don't need to be with an agent to drop in on an open house—and visiting a few can help you refine what you're looking for, which in turn helps your future agent help you.
The absolute first person you should talk to, even if you are just considering buying, is a Realtor. Realtors are a great benefit to have on your side. The first thing they will do is set you up with a lender and they will get you pre-qualified.
Working with a real estate agent can be very helpful when purchasing a house, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. But for the seasoned, experienced buyers or the newbies who want to go through it on their own to save on costs, it is not required to work with a Realtor or agent.
Yes, you can write your own contract. However, including all necessary elements is crucial to make it legally binding.