Reasons to Trust Your Real Estate Agent

by Ann Hayward 08/12/2018

Looking to buy or sell a house in the near future? Hire a real estate agent, and you should have no trouble achieving the best possible homebuying or home selling results.

Ultimately, there are many great reasons to trust a real estate agent throughout the homebuying or home selling journey, including:

1. A real estate agent boasts comprehensive industry experience.

When it comes to buying or selling a house, there is no reason to work alone. Fortunately, real estate agents are available who possess extensive industry experience and understand what it takes to buy or sell a home, regardless of the current housing market's conditions.

An experienced real estate agent is easy to find – all you have to do is search.

With a simple online search, you can discover dozens of qualified real estate agents in your area. Then, you can reach out to local real estate agents and find one who can help you navigate the homebuying or home selling journey.

2. A real estate agent can help you accelerate the process of buying or selling a home.

The process of buying or selling a house can be time-consuming. Conversely, a real estate agent understands what it takes to streamline the homebuying or home selling cycle.

For a homebuyer, a real estate agent will help this individual discover a great home in no time at all. In fact, a real estate agent will set up home showings, keep a homebuyer up to date about new houses as they become available and ensure a homebuyer can narrow his or her home search. That way, a real estate agent will make it simple for a homebuyer to quickly and effortlessly complete the property buying process.

On the other hand, a real estate agent will help a home seller add a property to the real estate market and optimize the property's value. This housing market professional will even negotiate with homebuyers on a home seller's behalf to boost a seller's chances of generating a profit from a home sale.

3. A real estate agent knows how to handle tough situations.

Buying or selling a house should be a fast, seamless process. However, this rarely, if ever, is the case.

Luckily, a real estate agent knows how to handle difficult situations and ensure a homebuyer or home seller can overcome assorted hurdles. He or she can help an individual alleviate stress and proceed with confidence throughout the homebuying or home selling journey.

If you need a helping hand as you get ready to buy or sell a house, it pays to collaborate with a real estate agent. This housing market professional is a real estate expert, and as such, will do whatever it takes to help you accomplish your homebuying or home selling goals.

Employ a real estate agent today – you'll be happy you did. With a real estate agent at your side, you can increase your chances of enjoying a successful homebuying or home selling journey.

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About the Author

Ann Hayward

Born in Philadelphia and raised in the suburbs, Ann Hayward got her Pennsylvania real estate license at age 18 even before going to college. This second-generation real estate professional followed in the footsteps of her father and two uncles, inheriting their passion for the business. Licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia, Ann is accomplished in her career, with numerous designations including SFR, SRES, PSA, WHC, and multiunit Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) from the National Development Council. She specializes in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, all jurisdictions where Ann has lived and knows very well. In addition to her professional expertise, she owns and manages personal investment property, understands and has been involved in the renovation/remodeling process, and has great resources which she shares with clients. When you hire Ann to represent you, she will make your buying or selling experience an enjoyable, rewarding one. Her compassion, sensitivity to her clients’ needs, eye for detail, and ability to see the big picture when guiding you through a purchase or sale are unique assets that will ensure your success. A diverse and relevant background also gives Ann a distinct edge. For 30 years, she worked in fast-paced, high-pressure television and theatrical production, attaining the highest achievement – DGA membership as a Director, and as an award-winning staff and freelance writer. Her keen audio visual skills and design sense benefit sellers in marketing their properties, and are invaluable in helping buyers see the potential of space. A true renaissance woman, Ann was also an income tax professional and office manager for H&R Block, so she thoroughly understands the tax and financial implications of acquiring and selling real estate. Her superior organizational skills are further evidenced as owner of a downsizing/professional organizing business, Managed For You, which allows her to connect with everyone from millennials to boomers and seniors, whether for small space planning or assisting with major decluttering and transitioning. Ann holds an AB in American History from Simmons College, Boston, plus attended Robert Wagner Graduate School of Public Administration where she was a candidate for Doctorate. She additionally studied Film Direction at the American Film Institute in LA, and was a Stanford University post-graduate Professional Journalism Fellow. Personally, Ann is an avid if not very good golfer, and the co-founder of a nonprofit 501c3 organization offering educational guidance, tutoring and counseling for youngsters from elementary school through college admission. She sits on the board of trustees of a nonprofit educational film production corporation as well. (202) 494-6252 [email protected]