Dekalb County

Why Use a REALTOR?^®

Whether you're buying or selling property, use a REALTOR^®. As a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, REALTORS^® subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and have pledged to protect and promote the interest of their clients by providing fair treatment for all parties involved in the real estate transaction.

Buying a Home?

A REALTOR^® has extensive information all in one place about what is on the market, including homes listed by other REALTORS^®.
A REALTOR^® helps you determine how much home you can afford, how you can acquire the down payment, and what financing options may be open to you.
A REALTOR^® can help you find the home best suited to your needs.
A REALTOR^® can suggest simple changes that could make a prospective home more suitable for you and improve its utility and value.
A REALTOR^® can supply information on real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities.
A REALTOR^® can act as a conduit through which you and the seller present offers and counter-offers until an agreement is reached.
A REALTOR^® can familiarize you with the closing procedures by explaining them all in advance.

Selling a Home?

A REALTOR^® can provide extensive exposure to the maximum number of buyers.
A REALTOR^® will show your home only to prospects who can afford to buy it. Your home will be shown only to serious, qualified buyers.
A REALTOR^® can offer information on current real estate values and can help you set a realistic, competitive price.
A REALTOR^® will act as your representative in showing your home, taking over the responsibilities associated with arranging appointments and negotiating the contract.
A REALTOR^® will maintain objectivity in presenting offers and counter offers.
A REALTOR^® can help you calculate the net proceeds from your sale, and can familiarize you with the closing procedures by explaining them in advance.