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More than 2
million people in the United
States have earned real estate
licenses. However, real estate
is a tough business with a steep
dropout rate, and the result is
that only a small percentage of
those with licenses actively
help buyers and sellers. Call
Lea Plotkin& Rubin Wites
954-802-8451 or email us
lea@e-buyhomes.com
The National
Association of REALTORSŪ (NAR)
includes 1 million brokers and
salespeople, individuals bound
together with a strong Code of
Ethics, extensive training
opportunities and a wealth of
community information. NAR
members are routinely active in
PTAs, local government
committees and a variety of
neighborhood organizations.
Being actively involved in
community affairs provides
REALTORSŪ with a better
understanding of the area in
which they are selling. Call
Lea Plotkin& Rubin Wites
954-802-8451 or email us
lea@e-buyhomes.com
Why?
Buying and selling real estate
is a complex matter. At first it
might seem that by checking
local picture books or online
sites you could quickly find the
right home at the right price.
But a basic
rule in real estate is that all
properties are unique. No two
properties -- even two identical
models on the same street -- are
precisely and exactly alike.
Homes differ and so do contract
terms, financing options,
inspection requirements and
closing costs. Also, no two
transactions are alike.Call
Lea Plotkin& Rubin Wites
954-802-8451 or email us
lea@e-buyhomes.com
In this maze
of forms, financing,
inspections, marketing, pricing
and negotiating, it makes sense
to work with professionals who
know the community and much
more. Those professionals are
the local REALTORSŪ who serve
your area. Call Lea Plotkin&
Rubin Wites 954-802-8451 or
email us
lea@e-buyhomes.com
How do you
choose?
Call Lea
Plotkin& Rubin Wites
954-802-8451 or email us
lea@e-buyhomes.com
In every community you're likely
to find a number of realty
brokerages. Because there is
heated competition, local
REALTORSŪ must fight hard to
succeed in your community.
The best place
to find a local REALTORŪ is from
REALTOR.com'sŪ extensive listing
of community professionals and
properties. Other sources
include open houses, local
advertising, Web sites,
referrals from other REALTORSŪ,
recommendations from neighbors
and suggestions from lenders,
attorneys, financial planners
and CPAs. The experiences and
recommendations of past clients
can be invaluable.
In many cases
buyers will interview several
REALTORSŪ before selecting one
professional with whom to work.
These interviews represent a
good opportunity to consider
such issues as training,
experience, representation and
professional certifications.
Call Lea Plotkin& Rubin Wites
954-802-8451 or email us
lea@e-buyhomes.com
What should
you expect? (Working with a
REALTORŪ)
Once you select a REALTORŪ you
will want to establish a proper
business relationship. You
likely know that some REALTORSŪ
represent sellers while others
represent buyers. Each REALTORŪ
will explain the options
available, describe how he or
she typically works with
individuals and provide you with
complete agency disclosures (the
ins and outs of your
relationship with the agent) as
required in your state.
Once hired for
the job, the REALTORŪ will
provide you with information
detailing current market
conditions, financing options
and negotiating issues that
might apply to a given
situation. Remember: Because
market conditions can change and
the strategies that apply in one
negotiation may be inappropriate
in another, this information
should not be set in stone.
During your time in the
marketplace REALTORSŪ will keep
you updated and alert you to
each step in the transaction
process. Call Lea Plotkin&
Rubin Wites 954-802-8451 or
email us
lea@e-buyhomes.com |