A REALTOR will not take it for granted that you know all the
ins and outs of the buying/ selling process. Instead, he or
she will provide you with a full explanation of what to expect
and thats important so youre not faced with any surprises along
the way.
An Assessment of Your Needs
One of the first questions a REALTOR will ask is, Why are you
moving? A REALTOR will also explore any time constraints you
might have (perhaps imposed by the need to relocate for employment),
your financial situation and any future plans.
A Plan to Find Your Dream Home
A REALTOR will help you identify what you want in your new residence.
A pool? A garage? An extra room? A particular building design?
What about the neighbourhood? Proximity to schools or work?
A REALTOR will compare your needs, wants and budget with what
is available on the market and make recommendations that save
you time and effort.
He or she will also accompany you as you view houses and help
you assess their suitability and price.As an expert on a property,
a REALTOR can provide facts on the neighbourhoods, the cost
of heating, the condition of the furnace, and so on.
In other words, he or she will work with you to achieve your
dream.
Access to Properties for Sale
Multiple Listing Service or MLS is an exclusive service accessible
only through a REALTOR and it can be a valuable tool.Through
MLS, the details of a wide variety of listed properties are
made available to the REALTOR you work with. That can save you
a tremendous amount of time and effort in your hunt for the
right home.
If you are interested in learning about what is available on
the market please check out my Toronto Listings page, which
enables you to preview properties for sale.
Knowledge of Financing Options
REALTORS have extensive knowledge of the financing choices
available to home buyers and there options and obtaining financing
at the most attractive prevailing rates and terms.
A Skilled Negotiator
REALTORS are experienced in arranging fair deals. He or she
will assist in negotiating an offer, acting as a mediator to
head off potential conflicts between you and the seller, and
draw up a legally binding agreement.
Honesty and Integrity
Most real estate professionals in our province are member of
the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and only members
of OREA can call themselves REALTORS
When you work with a REALTOR, you can expect not only strict
adherence to provincial laws, but also adherence to a Code of
Ethics. And that code is very important to you because it assures
you will receive the highest level of service, honesty and integrity.
Highest Professional Standards
Before receiving a real estate license, candidates must successfully
complete an extensive course of study developed by OREA on behalf
of the Real Estate Council Ontario.That is only the beginning:in
the first two years of practice, licensees are required to successfully
complete three additional courses as part of their articling
with an experienced broker. In addition, all licensees must
continue to attend courses throughout their careers in order
to maintain their licence.
