5 Reasons to Contact a Real Estate Agent

There are numerous reasons to contact a Realtor aside from the obvious 'I'm ready to list my house' or 'I'm ready to purchase a home'.

1. Property market analysis- You don't have to be ready to sell to ask a Realtor to provide a market analysis. A Realtor can come out and preview your home, compare it to some recently sold properties and give you a good idea of what our property is worth.
2. Assess your home- If you are thinking about selling in the near future it is reccommended to contact a Realtor to see what you need to do to get your house ready for the market.
3. Contractor contacts- Realtors deal with all kinds of home contractors. If you need a contractor referral, contact your agent.
4. Questions on the local real estate market?- Real estate is LOCAL. Even if you have a pulse on the national real estate market, you may not know how things are going in your neighborhood, town or county. A Realtor can keep you informed with the local market.
5. Want to see what is on the market- A Realtor can set you up with a search through the local multiple listing service (MLS) based on the criteria you choose, i.e. square footage, number of bedrooms and baths, price range, etc... These properties can be emailed to you automatically. You will be able to see new homes that come on the market, price ranges, when they go under contract and what they sell for.

Why is a Realtor willing to do all this when they work on commission? It's all about building relationships. Making a connection with someone and establishing a relationship means that person, when ready, will likely become a future client or refer their friends, families and colleagues.
Questions? Contact Kantha at kantha@kanthagardner.com.