Auburn Realtors®. It Does Matter.

Why Choose a Weichert Realtors® - Porter Properties Auburn Realtor®?

All Real Estate licensees are not the same.

Only licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the association logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. When choosing who is going to assist you with one of the biggest financial decisions you make in a lifetime make sure you are working with someone who has the right credentials.

As Your Auburn Realtors® we are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. Our realtors, Auburn local subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same real estate agent again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime.
Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a transaction without the professional assistance of realtors. Auburn is no exception.

But if you're still not convinced of the value of choosing the right Auburn Alabama Realty company, here are a dozen more reasons to use one:

Auburn Realtors® | What Makes An Exceptional One?

1.) Help you determine your buying power -- that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give them some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders -- banks and mortgage companies -- offer limited choices. When searching for Auburn homes for sale; know what you qualify for.

2. Have many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.
3. Assist you in the selection process by providing objective information. Agents who are certified Auburn Realtors® have access to a variety of informational resources. and can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

4. Negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.

5. Provide due diligence during the evaluation of the real estate. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your Auburn Realtor® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your real estate agent, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.

6. Help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.

7. Guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

8. When selling your Auburn House, your Auburn Realtors® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

9. Market your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your Auburn Realtors® can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property. They market your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your Auburn Realtor® acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The National Association of Realtors® requires agents to utilize these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.

10. Know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your Auburn Realtors® knowledge, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. They will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

11. Help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing -- a lot of possible pitfalls. Your Auburn Realtors® knowledge can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through to the closing process.

12. Close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your Auburn Realtors® are the best people to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing (or settlement).
Weichert Realtors® - Porter Properties is proud to be an Auburn Realtors® Resource for you!

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