Can you buy your property
without a realtor?
PHOTOS FROM 123RF
By Candace Thrower
A
s we go into the spring season, I kow you may be wondering if it is possible to buy a home without a realtor. The short version of my answer is no! Many buyers are hesitant to work with a realtor because they fear the realtor’s fees, but what they do not know is that the fees are covered by the sellers. What realtors do is guide the buyers through the process and therefore, before ruling the possibility of working with a realtor, this is a fact you need to be well aware of. A good real estate agent makes the work and the many transactions in a real estate deal
flow seamlessly and even before we get to the transaction part of it, realtors will present the best options to you they will set up appointments on your behalf, negotiate the deals all for free! But, it is the experience of the market and the understanding of the complex rules and regulations that help them keep a keen eye on the pitfalls and the possibilities of homebuying. When you start looking for homes to buy, having an agent by your side will ultimately feel like having a personal assistant. They will inquire about the property that you are interested in and also present a list of other viable options, arrange them all in order, and schedule appointments for every property you are interested in. JUNE 2022 | 87
