Top 10 Reasons to Work with a Greater Portland Real Estate Agent in 2012!

It’s exciting to start a fresh new year and many of you have created goals that you’d like to achieve in 2012.  As we all know, the best way to reach your goal is to have a realistic plan in place.  If one of your goals is buying or selling a Greater Portland home this year, there are a lot of key pieces that need to come together in order to do so!

As Greater Portland Real Estate agents who are part of the David Banks Team at RE/MAX by the Bay, we have many years of combined experience in the Greater Portland Real Estate market.  We’ve seen buyers and sellers who attempt navigating through the real estate market on their own, only to end up frustrated and disappointed with the results.

We know that one of the foundational elements to achieving your real estate goals is to have an experienced Greater Portland Real Estate agent by your side, so we’ve gathered the top ten reasons why.

1. Education and Experience- Their years of training and experience in the Greater Portland Real Estate market will be a great asset to you! You don’t have to put pressure on yourself to learn about the market or how to negotiate a deal since a real estate agent will be fully trained and know the ins and outs of the Greater Portland Real Estate market.

2. Agents are Buffers- You won’t have to deal with multiple phone calls from buyers or other agents. Buying or selling a home can get personal and your Greater Portland Real Estate agent can act as your personal shield against pushy buyers or bad deals.

3. Area Knowledge- If you’re buying a Greater Portland home and are relocating to the area, your Greater Portland Real Estate agent will know the best places to search to fit your needs and lifestyle!

4. Price Guidance- Your Greater Portland Real Estate agent can guide you in what you want to offer on a home and help you come up with a price that works within your budget. They can also give you advice on pricing your home correctly from the beginning.

5. Market Condition Information- You’ll get an inside look into the Greater Portland Real Estate market such as what homes are currently selling for on the market or when a home is a good deal.

6. Professional Networking- Your Greater Portland Real Estate agent  may already have a connection to an interested buyer for your Greater Portland home! They will also have contact with other Greater Portland Real Estate agents and brokers and can get the word out about your home being on the market.

7. Negotiation Skills- Negotiating a contract can be tricky and your Greater Portland Real Estate agent will be able to navigate through this process to ensure you are happy with the deal.

8. Handling Volumes of Paperwork- There’s a lot of paperwork that goes into buying or selling a home. Your real estate agent will be able to take care of this for you and make sure every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed!

9. Answer Questions after Closing- Sometimes there can be issues that arise during the closing or taxing authorities can get behind in their paperwork and call you months after closing. A good real estate agent will stick by you even after you close a deal to take care of any after effects.

10. Develop Relationships for Future Business- Finding a trusted Greater Portland Real Estate agent can be tough, but once you find one; you’ll want to develop a great relationship with them! Whether you are looking to buy or sell again in the future, you know that they’ll be your first choice so building that relationship is key!

If you’re hoping to sell your Greater Portland home or buy a home in Southern Maine; we’d love to help!  Our team can help guide you through each step of the process and ensure you successfully reach your real estate goals!

Feel free to contact us today to get started!

The David Banks Team
RE/MAX By the Bay

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