Think you can buy, sell or rent a home on your own?
When life gets real, get a REALTOR®.
It doesn’t matter if you’re buying, selling or renting a home—REALTORS® are for everyone. No matter who you are or what you’re looking for, they’re your go-to resource on everything real estate, bringing the knowhow you need to always score the best deal.
Your Buying Journey, Simplified.
Between the purchase agreement, inspection report and all the disclosures, finding your dream home can feel like a nightmare. Forget about managing the paperwork alone and put your trust in a REALTOR® who can show you the ropes. They know how to simplify the process from beginning to end, helping to ensure you never miss a detail.
Sell with Confidence,
Close with Success
Selling a home comes with its share of challenges. Managing the legal docs, staging and negotiations can easily become a second job. A REALTOR® helps take the weight off your shoulders, handling the minutiae with ease from start to close. With the expert guidance of a REALTOR®, you can count on selling your home faster for the best price possible.
Level Up Your Rental Search
Finding a rental is challenging enough—dealing with potential scams and unfamiliar neighborhoods can make it seem near impossible. That’s where a REALTOR® comes in. With special market knowledge, they can help you avoid red flags while guiding you to the perfect place. Don’t stress about the journey, because a REALTOR® can always find the right location.
REALTORS®:
The Key to Your Peace of Mind
Think a REALTOR® only shows properties? Think again. They’re invaluable connectors, guiding you to the data insights, people and resources you need to pull off the perfect deal every time. Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting, a REALTOR® is your key to a stress-free experience.
A REALTORS® Value — Attention to Details
By our estimates, there are almost 300 separate steps—big and small, and all important—involved in the home buying and selling process. Below are a few highlights.
- Research all comparable past sales & currently listed properties
- Review property ownership, tax assessment & deed information
- Verify legal description, including plat records, surveys & other docs
- Present detailed comparable market analysis (CMA) report
- Develop pricing strategy with updates to CMA based on tour of home & needed updates & upgrades based on professional judgment & current market conditions
- Examine current title information
- Note all unrecorded property liens, agreements & easements
- Establish homeowner association fees & obtain bylaw documents
- Investigate provided utilities & services, including water & electricity
- Prepare detailed list of property’s inclusions & conveyances with sale
- Compile list of completed repairs & maintenance items
- Evaluate offer(s) & prepare explanation of merits and weaknesses of each offer
- Deliver Seller’s Disclosure to buyer upon request and prior to offer if possible
- Prepare & convey counteroffers, acceptance or amendments
- Record & promptly deposit buyer’s earnest money in escrow account
- Disseminate under-contract showing restrictions as seller requests
- Advise seller of additional offers submitted between contract & closing
- Assist buyer with obtaining financing (if applicable) & follow-up as necessary
- Deliver unrecorded property information to buyer
- Order septic system inspection (if applicable)
- Receive & review septic system report & assess any possible impact on sale
- Deliver Well Flow Test Report copies to lender & buyer
- Verify termite inspection ordered
- Verify mold inspection ordered (if required)
- Confirm verifications of deposit & buyer’s employment have been returned
- Follow loan processing through to the underwriter
- Review home inspector’s report
- Ensure seller’s compliance with Home Inspection Clause requirements
- Negotiate payment & oversee all required repairs on seller’s behalf (if needed)
- Get contract signed by all parties
- Coordinate closing process with buyer’s agent & lender
- Assist in solving any title problems or in obtaining death certificates
- Double check all tax, homeowners’ association dues, utility & applicable prorations
- Receive and carefully review closing figures to ensure accuracy of preparation
- Confirm buyer & buyer’s agent have received title insurance commitment
- Provide homeowners warranty for availability at closing
- Review documents with closing agent (attorney)
- Coordinate closing with seller’s next purchase & resolve any timing problems
- Have a no-surprises closing so seller receives a net-proceeds check at closing
- Refer sellers to one of the best agents at their destination (if applicable)
- Attempt to clarify & resolve any conflicts about repairs if buyer is not satisfied
- Respond to any calls & provide any information required from office files
Stress-Free Renting Starts with a REALTOR®
REALTORS® don’t just help buyers and sellers—they also help renters find a place that feels like home. Below are a few highlights of how REALTORS® help renters too.
- Provide a bird’s-eye view of the process to help manage expectations
- Evaluate a renter’s needs & preferences, particularly with budget, size, terms & location
- Assess current market conditions & average rents per square foot
- Schedule tours with property owners/managers based on the schedules of all involved parties
- Walk through each unit of interest, highlighting key features & amenities
- Review the specific qualifications (like income & credit score) required by the landlord or property management company
- Collect & prepare all necessary documentation (e.g., proof of income such as bank statements, references, etc.)
- Carefully review the entire lease agreement to ensure clarity on the rent, security deposit, utilities, lease length & other stipulations
- Help the tenant negotiate lease terms such as rent reductions or pet clauses if possible
- Assist the tenant with understanding obligations like insurance & maintenance responsibilities
- Facilitate a smooth lease-signing process
- Help ensure that the renter pays what’s needed (such as the security deposit) & confirm receipt
- Guide the tenant on what to note during the move-in inspection to avoid disputes at the end of the lease
