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In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can \u003Cem>For Sale by Owner or FSBO\u003C\u002Fem>.\r\n\r\n","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Fsimplifyingmedia\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F01\u002F01161804\u002FHire-A-Pro.jpg","Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can \u003Cem>For Sale by Owner or FSBO\u003C\u002Fem>.\r\n\r\n\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nThe 5 Reasons You NEED a Real Estate Professional in your corner haven’t changed, but have rather been strengthened due to the projections of \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2015\u002F12\u002F03\u002Fprices-mortgage-rates-going-up-in-twenty-sixteen\u002F\">higher mortgage interest rates & home prices\u003C\u002Fa> as the market continues to recover.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">1. What do you do with all this paperwork?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nEach state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true Real Estate Professional is an expert in their market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork necessary to make your dream a reality.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">2. Ok, so you found your dream house, now what?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nAccording to the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, there are \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.orlandorealtors.org\u002F?page=realtordoesforyou\">over 230 possible actions\u003C\u002Fa> that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before, who knows what these actions are to make sure that you acquire your dream.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">3. Are you a good negotiator?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nSo maybe you’re not convinced that you need an agent to sell your home. However, after looking at the list of parties that you need to be prepared to negotiate with, you’ll realize the value in selecting a Real Estate Professional. From the buyer (who wants the best deal possible), to the home inspection companies, to the appraiser, there are at least \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2015\u002F12\u002F29\u002Fthinking-of-selling-your-home-get-ready-to-negotiate\u002F\">11 different people\u003C\u002Fa> that you will have to be knowledgeable with and answer to, during the process.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>4. What is the home you’re buying\u002Fselling really worth?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nIt is important for your home to be priced correctly from the start to attract the right buyers and shorten the time that it’s on the market. You need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home to give you the truth as to your home’s value. According to the \u003Cem>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.org\u002Freports\u002Fhighlights-from-the-2015-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers\">National Association of REALTORS\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>, “the typical FSBO home sold for $210,000 compared to $245,000 among agent-assisted home sales.”\r\n\r\nGet the most out of your transaction by hiring a professional.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">5. Do you know what’s really going on in the market?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThere is so much information out there on the news and the internet about home sales, prices, mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to in order to competitively \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2015\u002F11\u002F04\u002Fhouse-hasnt-sold-yet-take-another-look-at-the-price\u002F\">price your home correctly\u003C\u002Fa> at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a low-ball offer?\r\n\r\nDave Ramsey, the financial guru advises:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nHiring an agent who has their finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying\u002Fselling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nYou wouldn’t replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic. Why would you make one of your most important financial decisions of your life without hiring a Real Estate Professional?","\r\nYou wouldn’t replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic. 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