Lake Livingston Area Real Estate Blog

Texas Premier Realty - Lakes Livingston's Premier Real Estate Company

Request an Appointment

(281) 415-5888 Direct
  • Home
  • Real Estate Blog
  • About Art Di Segna
  • Featured Listing
  • FHA Down Payment Advantage Program
23 Oct

Five Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional

By Art Di Segna

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling! | Simplifying The Market

Five Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying Or Selling Your Home

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. This is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO.

The five reasons you NEED a real estate professional in your corner haven’t changed, but have rather been strengthened by the projections of higher mortgage interest rates & home prices as the market continues to pick up steam.

1. What do you do with all this paperwork?

Each state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true real estate professional is an expert in his or her market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork necessary to make your dream a reality.

2. Ok, so you found your dream house, now what?

There are over 180 possible steps that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before, someone who knows what these actions are, to make sure that you achieve your dream?

3. Are you a good negotiator?

So maybe you’re not convinced that you need an agent to sell your home. After looking at the list of parties that you will need to be prepared to negotiate with, you’ll soon realize the value in selecting a real estate professional. From the buyer (who wants the best deal possible), to the home inspection companies, to the appraiser, there are at least 11 different people who you will need to be knowledgeable of, and answer to, during the process.

4. What is the home you’re buying/selling really worth?

It is important for your home to be priced correctly from the start to attract the right buyers and shorten the amount of time that it’s on the market. You need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home to give you the truth as to your home’s value. According to a study by Collateral Analytics, FSBOs achieve prices significantly lower than those from similar properties sold by real estate agents:

“FSBOs tend to sell for lower prices than comparable home sales, and in many cases below the average differential represented by the prevailing commission rate.”

Get the most out of your transaction by hiring a professional.

5. Do you know what’s really going on in the market?

There is so much information out there on the news and on the internet about home sales, prices, and mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to in order to competitively and correctly price your home at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a lowball offer?

Dave Ramsey, the financial guru, advises:

“When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.”

Hiring an agent who has his or her finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.

Bottom Line

You wouldn’t replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic. Why would you make one of the most important financial decisions of your life without hiring a real estate professional?

About the author:

“Five Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling A Home”: was provided by Art Di Segna, a recognized leader in his field. Art can be contacted via email at Art@FineHomesOfTexas.com by phone at (281) 415-5888 or Contact Me. Art has helped hundreds of people move in and around many Houston towns for the last 14+ years.

Thinking of selling your home? I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise! What is my home worth….

I specialize in working with buyers in the following areas: Houston, Spring, Cypress, Tomball, Magnolia, Conroe, Huntsville, Point Blank, Lake Livingston area, Onalaska, Cape Royale, Cold Spring, Blanchard, Trinity, Woodville Texas

Powered by WPeMatico

Filed Under: Buyers, Real Estate Tips, Sellers Tagged With: Buying Or Selling A Home, Five Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling A Home, Five Reasons When Buying Or Selling A Home

Search Articles

Browse Posts by Categories

  • Baby Boomers (6)
  • Blog (183)
  • Buyers (51)
  • Buying Myths (5)
  • Down Payments (1)
  • Featured (105)
  • Finance (24)
  • First Time Home Buyers (18)
  • For Buyers (38)
  • For Sellers (29)
  • FSBOs (2)
  • Home Repairs (1)
  • Home Security (1)
  • Housing Market Updates (10)
  • Hurricane Harvey (3)
  • Infographics (6)
  • Interest Rates (4)
  • Median Days on the Market Drops to 34 (1)
  • Move-Up Buyers (20)
  • Pricing (4)
  • Properties (2)
  • Real Estate Tips (35)
  • Rent vs. Buy (2)
  • Reverse Mortgages (1)
  • Sellers (54)
  • Selling Myths (1)
  • Uncategorized (12)

Recent Posts

  • Do You Know How Long Most Families Live in a Home?
  • VA Loans: Making a Home for the Brave Possible
  • Selling Your House on Your Own Could Cost You
  • Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?
  • Home Buying Myths [INFOGRAPHIC]

Contact Us

Contact Form

Get new posts by email

Design & Contents Copyright © GreenGatorMarketing 2017 : All rights reserved
All information on this website is believed accurate but is not guaranteed.

Texas Realtor Lic# 516913

“Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services” Please download the form at: www.trec.texas.gov/forms/information-about-brokerage-services

TREC Consumer Protection Notice

Please download the form at: “Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice” 

Contact Us

(cell) 281-415-5888
(off) 281-670-7394

Texas Premier Realty
art@FineHomesOfTexas.com

Onalaska, TX 77360

TwitterFacebookGoogle+PinterestYoutube

Art Di Segna All Rights Reserved

Site Designed By GatorIM