The Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent

April 05, 2024

Within the home-buying or home-selling process, there is an ever-changing puzzle pertaining to the market’s complexities, negotiation needs, competitive data, and more. While some still believe the myth that real estate agents aren’t really necessary, the reality is that pairing with an agent can transform this process from complicated and confusing to smooth and satisfying. The Rodney Carroll Real Estate Team is packed with knowledge, enabling clients to tap into their guidance at every stage of the buying or selling path.

What are the benefits of using a real estate agent?

• Stability: Selling or buying a home can become an emotional experience quite quickly. If you’re saying goodbye to a favorite home, it may be difficult to think objectively. Homebuyers may find frustration and confusion at each decision-making point. A real estate agent first serves as your anchor, making sure that realistic goals are set and met. During those moments when you might feel like giving up on the process, your real estate agent will steer you back on course for the best outcome.
• Expertise: An in-depth understanding of the local market is critical in the real estate market. Independent buyers or sellers do not have access to the latest trends nor the ability to predict coming changes. With years of experience behind them, real estate agents have seen it all. This means the gift of discovering undervalued properties, knowing how a neighborhood may be slated to change, the ability to price properly, and more. That knowledge helps real estate agents clarify and tweak each client’s expectations prior to the start of their real estate journey.
• Networking: How do real estate agents stay ahead of buying or selling hiccups? By using a vast network that extends far beyond the information-gathering stage. When a client arrives for that first meeting with an agent, they are often only thinking about one thing: finding (or selling) their home. Real estate agents have a stable of leads to tap into from the start and additional professionals at the ready should their need arise. Relationships with builders, mortgage brokers, contractors, and more are all available to tap into with a quick phone call.
• Time (and stress!) Management: Removing the need to scour the internet or ask for references can be a huge relief in daily life and even more so when navigating a real estate transaction. That network mentioned above? Your agent has already vetted anyone with whom they might engage, removing that anxiety-inducing task from their clients’ plates. There is also endless paperwork that can quickly pile up when buying or selling. Using a real estate agent means shifting that pile to a seasoned professional who already understands which documents take priority and which can be temporarily set aside. 
• The Negotiator: Perhaps the biggest stressor within a real estate transaction is that moment when it is time to agree on a price. No matter which side of the deal you are on, it can be a terrifying game filled with frustration. This moment is also where your real estate agent becomes your greatest ally. For the layperson, negotiations are something they’d prefer to avoid. For a real estate agent, negotiation skills have been honed through training and via each prior transaction. With the complete picture of your goals, your agent can work towards a contract that covers all needs including surprise repairs, shifts in closing dates, and any needed contingencies.
• Legal-Ease: Many aren’t aware that buying or selling a home in one region may require completely different legal requirements than another. From zoning laws to disclosures to hidden clauses, real estate agents are experts at deciphering this legalese. They know what to look for in written agreements and when each piece of the process should be completed. When all i’ are dotted and t’s crossed, your real estate agent will still come to your aid should something odd pop up post-sale.

The benefits of using a real estate agent are endless. Those who do opt to make a run at the market independently often retreat quickly to engage an agent. Simply having an advocate may be reason enough to partner with an agent, but when factoring in all the other positives it is an obvious, intelligent choice. The Rodney Carroll Real Estate Team is comprised of experts passionate about the market and the central North Carolina region. Most importantly, each client that partners with a Rodney Carroll agent is guaranteed a personal experience aimed at meeting each one of their real estate dreams.