Selling Your Home – Only a real estate professional who belongs to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS may call himself or herself a REALTOR.   A REALTOR is bound by a Code of Ethics and pledged to protect and promote the interest of the seller by providing fair treatment for all parties involved in the transaction.  Here are some ways a REALTOR can help you sell your home: 

A REALTOR is knowledgeable of the market and gives you the quickest  exposure to the maximum number of buyers.

A REALTOR qualifies prospects as to their affordable price range and housing needs.

A REALTOR knows current real estate values and can help you set a realistic, competitive price.  This skilled professional knows how to merchandise your home effectively.

A REALTOR is familiar with the local home-loan market and can help you determine whether seller-assisted financing may expedite your sale.

A REALTOR can figure the net proceeds from your sale, taking into account your outstanding loan balance, closing costs and possible owner financing.

A REALTOR can tap an even larger market through referrals and marketing techniques. 

A REALTOR frees you from the problems associated with showing your home.  The REALTOR handles phone inquiries, appointments, showings and negotiations of the contract.  Your home is shown only to serious, qualified buyers.

A REALTOR maintains objectivity in presenting offers and counter-offers.

A REALTOR can familiarize you with the closing procedures by explaining them all in advance.

Buying a Home – As a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, a REALTOR subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.  A REALTOR is the agent or sub-agent of the seller, but will help you carry out the transaction in your best interest.  Here’s why working with a REALTOR works for you in terms of your convenience, your budget and your peace of mind.

A REALTOR has the most information in one place about what is “on the market”, including homes listed by other REALTORS.  You won’t waste time looking at unsuitable homes.

A REALTOR helps you determine how much home you can afford, hou you can acquire the down payment and what financing options may be open to you.

A REALTOR can help you find the home best suited to your needs-size, style, features, location, accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping, etc.

A REALTOR can suggest simple changes that could make a prospective home more suitable for you and improve its utility and value.  And your REALTOR may be one of many nationwide who have completed a government-approved, residential energy-efficiency program that can work to your benefit.

A REALTOR can supply information on real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities.

A REALTOR has no emotional ties to a home, can be objective about it and can point out its advantages and disadvantages.

A REALTOR acts as a liaison between you and the seller to present offers and counter-offers until an agreement is reached.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS – A brief history.
A REALTOR is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, a State Association and a Member Board of REALTORS.  The National Association is the nation’s largest trade and professional group.  It represents some 700,000 members belonging to more than 1,800 boards throughout all 50 states, the District of Cloumbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

When buying or selling a home, remember that all associates at Francis Real Estate are members of the National Association of Realtors and call us today!!

Francis Real Estate of Lafayette, Inc.
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