You'll experience a wide variety of benefits when you hire a real estate professional when buying or selling your home. 

1.  Pricing

A Realtor will help you determine the selling price of your property at a level that accurately reflects its value in current market conditions and will not cost you missed opportunities.

2.  Marketing

A Realtor will have many useful suggestions on ways to improve the marketability of your property, including cosmetic repairs and other items that will create a favorable impression among buyers. Your property will enjoy a wider exposure among buyers when you use a Realtor. A Realtor will also allow you to tap into a highly productive and extensive industry network, such as a Multiple Listing Service or other industry marketing system. Advertising your property efficiently is another area where a Realtor can play an important role

3.  Security

Security is a major consideration when showing your home. By using a Realtor, you can rest assured that all showings will be pre-screened and supervised.

4.  Negotiating

When negotiating a purchase, most buyers prefer to deal with a middleperson who is objective, unemotional and professional. Buyers will often feel more comfortable with a Realtor than with the owner when they want to raise issues that need resolving before making an offer.

5.  Monitoring, Renegotiating, Closing or Settling

A Realtor will guide you through the minefield of potential problems associated with the appraisal, inspection and financing process, including the often complicated escrow instructions. In addition, your agent can meet and instruct any specialists or trades people who may be required for repairs or other issues that need to be completed before closing.