b'MB-006 2020-21 Relo - Single Page_MB-706.qxd2/21/20219:07 PMPage 26RELOCATION SPECIALISTSO nline websites have made it much easier to determinekers, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, and interior design-the price ranges of homes in a given neighborhood,ers. This is especially important for people moving to the area. but they dont offer the complete picture or the comprehensive set of tools that only a Realtor can provideespecially for people moving into a new community.Personalized Service Once they understand you and your expectations, Realtors canBuying a home, especially remotely, is a huge decision that typi-identify the communities and neighborhoods that will providecally generates a lot of questions and concerns. Not every sale the best fit. They can then hone in on the specific homes thatgoes smoothly.Realtors provide you with a wide range of servic-meet your needs and budget.es whether it is more information on a home, overcoming an obstacle or providing assurances about the offer you made.Your Realtor communicates and coordinates on your behalf so you Real Estate Agent or Realtor?dont miss the opportunity to land your dream home due to your Not every real estate agent is a Realtor, who is a licensed realown busy schedule. Your agent has a fiduciary dutya legally estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association ofmandated obligationto act in your best interest so rest assured Realtors, the largest trade group in the country. Realtors aretheyll protect your confidentiality and negotiate to the best of held to a higher ethical standard than licensed agents and musttheir ability at all times. adhere to a code of ethics. Tap into a NetworkProviding Perspective Your agent has direct access to the MLS, the members-onlyBecause of their experience, Realtors can also help you prioritize database for property data where home listings first appearwhats important to look at in a home. They can look beyond before syndicating to online real estate sites. Listings come andthe dated color choices and finishings to help you focus on the go fast in the real estate world, especially these days, so agentsstructural qualities that matter. Your agent can also see through constantly check their multiple listing service database and driv- professional staging and camera angles that expand room size in ing by listed homes to see what they actually look like. online listing photos, directing your attention to the fact that the stylish pad you love lacks the square footage and storage on your must-have list. Agents will help you look at homes as invest-Realtors have access to listings that are not available on publicments first, giving you context for whether the neighborhood websites, especially those that are new to the market or notappears to be appreciating in value or on the decline, and for any actively advertised. And, they know the people who can assistfeatures of the house that could make it difficult to resell down you in the process of buying a home, including mortgage bro- the line. Choose Your Dream HomePaying Attention Without Booking a Flight!to the Details Offers and counteroffers are an extremely important part of the One of the great things technology has provided istransaction, as they can save or net you thousands of dollars on a the ability to virtually tour potential homes remotely.sale. Yet getting to the right price requires written offers and Combining technology with local expertise cancounteroffers every step of the way. Home buying is all about negotiating and having an experienced and professional negotia-greatly simplify choosing and purchasing a home. tor on your side can help you get the best deal. Based on their knowledge of the area, your realBuying or selling a home requires lots of forms, disclosures, and estate professional can choose the properties thattechnical documents filled with acronyms and legal jargon. best meet your needs. Then you can sit down in theRealtors have the expertise to help you avoid delays or costly comfort of your home and view images frommistakes.camera-equipped drones to see a comprehensive view of the property and its landscaping, as well asYou might not be present when its inspection time, but a good interior video looking at all of the homes rooms,agent will be. This gives the agent an immediate knowledge of nooks and crannies. whats going on. Anything from termites, water seepage or a questionable foundation can be relayed to the buyer You can narrow your search, choose your dreamimmediately. Real estate agents are also experts at recognizing home and even complete your documents securelypotential code violations and how they affect the homes value so and digitally from the comfort of your current home. you know what youre getting into before you decide to make an offer, including home renovations that were done without permits. 26 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE'