Finding the right home for you and your family is not as easy as it looks. You need the assistance of an experienced real estate agent!
We live in a very “do-it-yourself” society. There is a whole cable channel devoted to DIY home projects. What was once someone’s area of expertise, is now reduced to watching how to do it yourself on a YouTube video.
What about when it comes to buying a home – should you do it yourself? It is a valid question since there is a recent proliferation of services that can help you complete your own real estate transactions. And after-all, couldn’t you save yourself the commission rates that most realtor’s ask?
Well, it may surprise you but going solo may end up costing you more than those commission fees do. The fact is, finding the right home for you and your family is not as easy as it looks. You need the assistance of an experienced real estate agent!
Reasons Why You Still Need a Real Estate Agent
The St. Louis metro area is loaded with magnificent homes, excellent school districts, sporting events, beautiful parks and unique dining experiences. It is important to find a home in the right neighborhood that lets you conveniently experience this great city. There is a lot more to a home than just the price! Having an expert realtor’s input and experience is invaluable.
Here are a few reasons why this is one project you don’t want to do yourself:
- They have easy access to all the properties in the right areas.
- They are experts at finding the homes that meet your criteria, getting in touch with the sellers’ agents, and making the appointments for you.
- They do all the negotiating for you.
- They handle contracts on a regular basis. They know which ones should be used, when they can be removed safely, and how to use them to protect you.
Work with an Expert Realtor in St. Louis
The Better Rate Mortgage Team has spent over 10 years nurturing relationship with the best real estate agents in St. Louis. They are able to help you identify the homes that you can afford in the right neighborhoods. A good realtor will represent you through negotiating offers, accepting the real estate contract, understanding home inspections and appraisals, any title work issues, and all the way up to the closing table.
As your mortgage experts, we will be there to make sure all of your questions are answered. Our goal is to have made the home buying process as surprise and stress free as possible. Call us today at (314) 361-9979 or fill out our online contact form!
