Why A Buyer In Charlotte, NC. Needs A Full-Time Realtor

Having a Full-time Realtor is vital to a successful home transaction whether you are on the buying side. Below are some of the behind the scenes things Realtors do that most buyers do not realize. 1. The buyer’s agent arranges for showings on a schedule that is accommodating for both of you. Generally most buyer’s agents will find time to show homes to prospective buyers when their schedule works (there are exceptions to the rule). 2. We look up the comparable to the house that you are interested in and supply you with data to make informed decisions about the house you want to put an offer in on. 3. We talk to the listing agent (sometimes at length) to find out the motivation behind the seller selling and any issues that may arise with the closing of the sale. 4. We arrange the home inspection for a time that is convenient for you and make sure that we are present for that home inspection. (A home inspection usually takes 3 to 4 hours depending on the size of the house). 5. We work with the mortgage lender to make sure the paperwork is in and that the loan is progressing as needed to close. I will drive around to pick up forms and get papers signed to help the loan officer get the file underwritten to close on time. 6. We work with and help make arrangements with the attorney to do the closing in North Carolina. I always check with the attorney to make sure that the title came back clean and that there is no issue with it prior to closing. 7. We negotiate the price of the house on your behalf and work to get you the best terms possible. 8. We negotiate with the sellers agent on any repairs that are needed prior to closing. 9. We are there for the closing and do a walk through on the property with you prior to closing to make sure the house is in the same standards it was in when you viewed it and put the offer in. 10. We follow up with you post sale to make sure everything is going fine. Doing all of these things requires the service of a FULL-TIME Realtor. Doing this part time does not allow for a Realtor to be able to do all the services required in order to ensure that the buyer is being properly represented. You run the risk of your Realtor not being able to show you homes and not potentially losing out on a house that you would have wanted to purchase. In addition you run the risk of not getting the home closed in the time frame you need…. As a wise person once told me when I first started in the business “a home is the largest purchase a person/family is going to make; treat them with the utmost respect and give them the time they want; they deserve at least that”. Dave dicecco Realtor/Broker www.davedicecco.com