Need help buying a home?

Look no further than your local REALTOR®

BY LESLIE MADRID

Buying a home is a major financial and life decision. One important question most folks ask themselves is this: should I use a REALTOR®?

First, what is a REALTOR®?

In the real estate industry, in order to become a REALTOR® — a licensed agent with the ability to use that title — an agent needs to be a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. As a member, a person subscribes to the standards of the association and its code of ethics. Anyone who has passed the various tests and completed the requirements needed to be licensed can be a real estate agent; only those who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® can be called a REALTOR®.

“A REALTOR® represents your interests and needs with the knowledge and value they bring to the transaction. They’re there to help navigate you through the process and ensure the understanding of contracts and what is expected,” said Eric Gibbs, 2023 Arizona Association of REALTORS® president and designated broker of Realty One Group Integrity in Tucson. What does a REALTOR® bring to the proverbial home-buying table?

Cost Awareness

With their access to market data, REALTORS® can easily and efficiently find homes that fit a buyer’s budget.

CONTRACT ASSISTANCE

REALTORS® are by your side to make certain

Powered by you understand the reams of important legal documents associated with the purchase or sale of a home.

Sealing The Deal

During the close-of-sale (often referred to as “the closing”), a REALTOR® ensures that any potential complications are quickly and legally solved.

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