Wednesday, February 1, 2012

10 Reasons You'll Want a North Shore Real Estate Agent By Your Side in 2012!


If you’re considering buying or selling a North Shore home this year; it can be tempting to want to go through the process alone.  You may want to save money on cutting out the expense of a real estate agent and you figure with all the information online; you can  easily buy or sell a house on your own.  
While there are great resources online to help you get started, you’ll find that your experience in the North Shore Real Estate market can take far longer, be more frustrating and not as financially beneficial without a trusted North Shore Real Estate agent by your side.  Below are ten great reasons you’ll want to navigate the North Shore Real Estate market this year with a real estate agent guiding you each step of the way!
1. Education and Experience- Their years of training and experience in the North Shore Real Estate market will be a great asset to you! You don’t have to put pressure on yourself to learn about the market or how to negotiate a deal since a real estate agent will be fully trained and know the ins and outs of the North Shore Real Estate market.  
2. Agents are Buffers- You won’t have to deal with multiple phone calls from buyers or other agents. Buying or selling a home can get personal and your North Shore Real Estate agent can act as your personal shield against pushy buyers or bad deals.
3. Area Knowledge- If you’re buying a Chicago North Shore home and are relocating to the area, your North Shore Real Estate agent will know the best places to search to fit your needs and lifestyle!
4. Price Guidance- Your North Shore Real Estate agent can guide you in what you want to offer on a home and help you come up with a price that works within your budget. They can also give you advice on pricing your home correctly from the beginning.
5. Market Condition Information- You’ll get an inside look into the North Shore Real Estate market such as what homes are currently selling for on the market or when a home is a good deal.
6. Professional Networking- Your North Shore Real Estate agent may already have a connection to an interested buyer for your North Shore home! They will also have contact with other North Shore Real Estate agents and brokers and can get the word out about your home being on the market.
7. Negotiation Skills- Negotiating a contract can be tricky and your North Shore Real Estate agent will be able to navigate through this process to ensure you are happy with the deal.
8. Handling Volumes of Paperwork- There’s a lot of paperwork that goes into buying or selling a home. Your real estate agent will be able to take care of this for you and make sure every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed!
9. Answer Questions after Closing- Sometimes there can be issues that arise during the closing or taxing authorities can get behind in their paperwork and call you months after closing. A good real estate agent will stick by you even after you close a deal to take care of any after effects.
10. Develop Relationships for Future Business- Finding a trusted North Shore Real Estate agent can be tough, but once you find one; you’ll want to develop a great relationship with them! Whether you are looking to buy or sell again in the future, you know that they’ll be your first choice so building that relationship is key!
I hope these ten benefits of using a North Shore Real Estate agent give you greater insight into all the services they can provide.  As a North Shore Real Estate agent who’s been in the market for over twenty five years, I can assure you that using a real estate agent is worth it!  My years of experience will ensure that your home buying or selling process is smooth, efficient and financially savvy.
If you’re ready to get started, or have further questions about buying or selling your North Shore home; I’d love to hear from you!  My goal is to make sure you have all of your questions answered and to have a great experience in the North Shore Real Estate market.
I hope to hear from you soon!


Janie Bress
Your North Shore Real Estate Expert


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