Research Your Real Estate Team
"Research doesn't assure definite rewards, but it assures lesser risk."
- Amit Kalantri
Whether you are buying or selling a property it is extremely important to assemble the right team of professionals you will need ensure that your transaction goes smooth. 1-800RealEstate.com encourages you to research the people you are going to be hiring and have provided you with a wealth of knowledge to help you make wise decisions. We have asked all of the various professionals to provide videos with information about their services as well as helpful tips to help you better understand the process and educated decisions. Below are some of the main players you will encounter on your real estate journey along with links to their individual pages.
Real Estate Agent
Not all real estate agents are the same, so finding out as much as you can about your potential agent can make a big difference in your experience as a seller, buyer, landlord, or tenant. You want somebody you can trust and who has experience with both the neighborhoods and specific type of transaction you are looking to engage in.
Mortgage Professional
Finding a mortgage lender involves more than just getting a good interest rate. A refinance is different than a purchase and rate alone doesn't always tell the story. Finding a lender who is willing to provide financial education and willing to take the time to ensure that their buyers financial health is in order should be a must when researching who you feel comfortable with.
Real Estate Attorney
It is always important to have a completely objective third party acting on your behalf. Having a lawyer who specializes in real estate law is highly recommended. Real property law is complicated, and a real estate lawyer is trained to deal with the unique problems and issues that can, and often do arise for home sellers and buyers.
Home Inspectors
Buying a home is a major investment. The home inspection provides a big-picture analysis of the state of the prospective home. The inspection report gives the homeowner the opportunity to understand what to monitor, what requires maintenance and how to ensure their home is safe and sound.
Home Improvement Pro's
The most common time people look for contractors is when they are buying or selling a house. You're not ordering a cup of coffee to go. While Website ratings are helpful, you really need to do your homework before hiring a contractor. Click here to view every type of home improvement professional imaginable!
Photographer
Humans are visual by nature. We process images 60,000 times faster than text and recall images with 90% accuracy. Now more than ever, choosing the right photographer is an essential step in selling your home.
Videographer
Pay a pro to get that Wow factor, and you're more likely to impress buyers and sell the home quickly, possibly even for a higher price. Making your own listing videos is like changing your own oil. It sounds like an easy money-saver, until you get halfway into it and realize just how complicated and time-consuming it really is.
Insurance Professional
Finding the best insurance company only takes a bit of homework and research to ensure long-lasting peace of mind. The first thing to understand is that researching insurance is more than simply finding the lowest price. There is no one size fits all option when it comes to coverage. You need to determine the amount of coverage you will need to rebuild your structure and replace your belongings.
Appraisers
The biggest mistake that any person selling their property can make is overpricing it. A home appraisal is an UNBIASED report on the worth of a house in the fair market, performed by a trained and licensed individual.
Property Management
51% of rental property owners in the US hire a property manager. This shows that a significant portion of landlords find the benefits of hiring a property manager outweigh the costs.
