In a world where information is at our fingertips, and where the DIY culture is booming, making  an offer on a home is high on the list of DIY. Most that buy into the DIY culture are primarily incentivized by the money saved in the process. All things considered, it should be that finding all the necessary information online is more than possible.  So why have a Realtor draft an offer when you are ready to make that offer? I will unpack the 3 most important reasons why using a Realtor to write up your next offer is a must.  

EXPERTISE

You leverage a Realtor’s expertise when they are in your corner.  A committed, full time Realtor studies the ins and outs of the local market and its historical price ranges and trends.  With years in the marketplace, I understand the value in neighborhood versus hype, and will point out ‘up and coming’ and ‘great investment’ neighborhoods to those wishing to buy a home.  Essentially, we Realtors live and breathe all the moving parts of the real estate market. Things that come natural for us to point out in the offer process, are easy to miss for the DIY-er. Potentially these could be very costly mistakes.    

EXPERIENCE

I have been a real estate investor and a Realtor for many years in Kent County, Grand Rapids, MI area.  So by having me as your Realtor to write your offer, you are gaining access to my tools and network which has taken years to build, and nurture.  It makes my searching power, well, supercharged. To my client, this has the potential of bringing their home buying vision to fruition much sooner.   Beyond that, I take pride in being connected to other integral real estate professionals such as home appraisers, home inspectors, lenders, title insurance companies, insurance agents, etc. that make the home selling/purchase process run much smoother and quicker.  This can really strengthen the process by shrinking timelines and offering a quick close. 

A big part of experience, is negotiating the terms of the purchase offer. Having worked through several real estate market conditions, time in the market as a Realtor is one of the key elements of writing a winning offer.  

CLIENT FOCUSED RELATIONSHIP

So clearly it’s important to have a knowledgeable Realtor in your corner who knows the demands of the market to write up a great offer.  Having said that, you also want someone who is truly looking out for your needs. Part of my due diligence is to really get to know you and understand your budget. I aim to understand your bigger vision and your goals. Emotions can run high and potentially blind one from making a great decisions around contingencies if going the process alone.  In addition, as your licensed Realtor who belongs to the National Association of Realtors, I adhere to a Code of Ethics. This code of Ethics protects (you) the client and your best interest. Not all licensed sales agents belong to the association. This is important, because a Realtor who is part the association writes up  your offer and adheres to guidelines that are held at a much higher standard.  This ensures your best interests are met.  

In the end, having an experienced Realtor who elevates your needs as a client to write up your next offer is sure to create a win/win transaction.