"Why should I consider using a Realtor?"
It's a very common question, "Should I use a realtor?". Here are 9 reasons why using Team Sams is advantageous.
1. Education and Experience - I've learned that hiring people who are experts in their field saves time and energy. By relying on a professional it can make the experience more enjoyable and relieve you of the more stressful steps. Hiring a pro will save you time, which we all know is a very precious commodity.
2. Market Knowledge and Guidance - We study the market trends daily and regularly discuss market trends with our colleagues. Data such as the average cost per square foot of similar homes, median and average sales prices, and average days on market, among other criteria, is all info we use to assist you in making smart decisions.
3. Agents are Buffers - We act as a buffer between you and other agents, and the general public. We coordinate all of the showings or schedule viewings, and filter the "go nowhere" phone calls and emails. We have your best interest in the forefront of our dealings, so we can go to bat for you when the time comes and you can remain behind the scenes.
4. Price Guidance - It's a common misconception that realtors set the price for sellers. I think of myself as a facilitator, we provide you with as much information as possible to allow you to make a smart decision when determining a price to list at.
5. Professional Networking - I connect with multiple people in the real estate field daily, whether it's a lender or another realtor. Realtors are privileged with information not available to the average public and we have the inside scoop on others pocket listings and what's coming available.
6. Negotiating Skills and Confidentiality - Good brokers negotiate well because, unlike most buyers and sellers, we can remove ourselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction. It's part of our job description. We're not just messengers, delivering buyer's offers to sellers and vice versa. We are professionals who are trained to present our client's case in the best light and agree to hold client information confidential from competing interests.
7. Neighborhood Knowledge - We are familiar with Central Oregon and it's neighborhoods. We can help align you with an area that will work for your needs.
8. Handling Volumes of Paperwork - Today's purchase agreements run ten pages or more. That does not include the federal- and state-mandated disclosures. One tiny piece overlooked or omission could land you in court or cost you thousands. Most people do not realize how overwhelming the paperwork can be, let us simplify it for you. We make it easy for you to just sign the properly prepared paperwork, with confidence.
9. Building Relationships for Future Business - We strive to build lasting relationships with our clients. Whether you're an investor that needs to rely on us multiple times a year or a homeowner that wants to buy a forever home. We want you to be satisfied. To succeed long term in this business, we rely on referral based business. We want to be who you call or recommend when the need arises in the future. That also means that after the deal is done, we are still here for you, feel free to contact us to answer questions or to clarify a matter you're uncertain about.
If you do decide to use a realtor in your next transaction, we do recommend interviewing multiple realtors. We are always glad to meet with you to discuss what we can do for you.