Should I Hire a Realtor?

Can you buy or sell a home in Boca Raton or Delray Beach without losing thousands of dollars to your bottom line?

We all want that, right? But there’s a few things you need to do before you start the process.

Not only do we recommend hiring a realtor, but you need the right realtors. You need a team of agents who works well with you and your personality, understand your needs, and have the expertise necessary to thrive in this market.

In today’s market, you might think that anyone can do a realtor’s job, with the way houses are flying off the shelves. With all this talk about foregoing the expertise of an experienced real estate agent or working with these discount brokers who will sell your home for next to nothing, it may be time to reevaluate all the benefits that the right agent can offer. 

Why Do I Need a Realtor?

Now, we don’t claim to be doctors, but buying or selling a home is most likely one of the largest assets right next to your body. And you wouldn’t operate on yourself, would you?

When hiring a doctor, wouldn’t you want to hire a doctor that specializes in fixing whatever body part you have trouble with. For example, if you had an issue with migraines, you wouldn’t go to a foot specialist. You’d go to an experienced doctor who specializes in neurology. 

In comparison, if you hire an inexperienced real estate agent, that has no clue which marketing strategy to implement, or a lender who isn’t experienced enough to actually know what mortgage programs are available, you might find yourself in an overly complicated and easily avoidable situation. 

When hiring a real estate professional, vet your hire the same way you’d vet your surgeon or doctor. Take into consideration their knowledge, experience and even your compatibility. It truly can make the difference between you losing out on potential interest and a lot of money when you’re selling. 

Remember your home is most likely your largest investment. So, be careful not to hire an agent whose only asset is to reduce their commission because they don’t have the negotiations and experience. 

And here’s a secret, if they can’t negotiate for themselves, that means they can’t negotiate on your behalf either. 

So take our advice, being a specialist, having lots of experience, and knowing how to negotiate is the right choice when purchasing or selling your largest investment. 

Be sure to reach out to us for any of your Boca Raton or Delray Beach real estate needs and remember, we are the key to your next home!