The REALTOR® you work
with could be one of your most valuable resources. Unlike many real estate
agents who are simply licensed by their province to do business, REALTORS® have
taken additional steps to become members of the local board of REALTORS® and have
agreed to act under and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Plus...
- A REALTOR® can help you determine
how much home you can afford. Often a REALTOR® can suggest ways to accrue
the down payment and explain alternative financing methods.
- A REALTOR®, in addition to
knowing the local money market, also can tell you what personal and
financial data to bring with you when you apply for a loan.
- A REALTOR® is already familiar
with current real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services
and facilities, and may be aware of local zoning changes that could affect
your decision to buy.
- A REALTOR® can usually research
your housing needs in advance through a Multiple Listing
Service(MLS)--even if you are relocating from another city.
- A REALTOR® can show you only those
homes best suited to your needs--size, style, features, location and
accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping and other personal
preferences.
- A REALTOR® often can suggest
simple, imaginative changes that make a home more suitable for you and
improve its utility and value.
- A REALTOR® is sensitive to the
importance you place on this major commitment you are about to make. Look
for a real estate professional to facilitate negotiation of a win-win
agreement that will satisfy both you and the seller.
