nals are essential to ensuring that you get the right price on a purchase that suits your needs. With that in mind, you’re pro- bably wondering what your real estate agent actually does with their time when it comes to finding your new home. The fol- lowing is a list of responsibilities your real estate agent has when finding you the house of your dreams: RESPONDING TO LISTINGS One of the primary responsibilities of a real estate agent is to be constantly inqui- Maybe you’d like to make an investment you know will appreciate. Or, you may just want to get out of the crowded city. Whatever your reason, homeownership is a great choice for many people, but it can be complicated. CAN I AFFORD A HOME? Many people make the mistake of chec- king online for house listings right away. You might be setting yourself up for di- sappointment, however, if you immedia- tely start looking for your dream house.
ring about and responding to listings of homes that might interest you on the mar- ket. In this age of constant interconnecti- vity, people in the industry won’t wait long for a response. That means your real estate agent is always “on” and working to find you a home. ORGANIZING SHOWINGS Real estate agents are responsible for scheduling showings for houses that you want to visit. If you want to buy in a cer- tain area, this means coordinating a num- The first thing you should do is figure out what range of homes is realistic given your budget. The best way to start is to visit your local bank or mortgage company to find out what kind of mortgage makes sense for someone in your situation. If you don’t have a lot of cash now but are quickly mo- ving up the ladder at your company, you’ll be in a different financial position than so- meone who has been saving for a home for a decade.
ber of different showings for any given day. It takes careful planning and immense attention to detail. NEGOTIATIONS Any offer you want to make will go through your real estate agent first. Once an offer is made, negotiations begin. This can be a back-and-forth process that goes on for weeks at a time. Your real estate agent will make sure that you get a price that works for you on a home that you want. Before visiting your local real estate agency, consult with a mortgage expert. Once you know exactly what you’re able to afford, you can sit down with your agent and do a much more precise search for a dream house that’s right for you.
So, you’ve decided to buy a house? Congratulations! While it might seem at- tractive to not have to pay that commis- sion to a real estate agent, these professio- A DAY IN THE LIFE: RESPONSIBILITIES OF A REAL ESTATE AGENT WHAT’S THE FIRST STEP TOWARD BUYING YOUR OWN HOME? There are many things that can motivate someone to buy a home. Maybe you and your spouse have decided it’s time to start a family and you need a little more space.
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