First-Time Home Buyers: How Your REALTOR® Can Help You Win

Regardless of the market, buying a home is complicated. It involves expert negotiations and familiarity with contracts and extensive paperwork. A good Realtor will have a thorough understanding of the market. This includes providing a comprehensive report known as a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you understand market trends and determine what price to offer. CMAs will also provide you with the important “need to know” facts such as how long the home has been on the market and whether the price has gone up or down. This information can be incredibly valuable when it comes to evaluating whether a home is a safe investment and worth the price you’ll pay for it in today’s market. In addition, there are often small problems with initial negotiations and paperwork that, if unnoticed, can put your entire transaction in jeopardy. Your REALTOR^® or real estate agent will work with you closely to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

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