What is a Realtor and Why Do I Need One?

A REALTOR is a licensed real estate professional who has raised the bar to become a member of the National Association of Realtors, taken on additional training, and sworn to uphold the REALTOR Code of Ethics.

If Heather Neill is your REALTOR your property it is exposed to an enormously larger number of prospective buyers than if it were simply listed with a non-member company, or if you were trying to market it on your own. REALTORS own the Multiple Listing Service, and MLS-listed properties have an exponentially larger audience. Statistically, MLS-listed homes sell faster and with far less hassle to you, and generally bring a higher sales price, thus paying for the services of your REALTOR while putting more profit in your pocket. If you are a buyer, your REALTOR has a far larger number of properties at her fingertips than a non-member company, and you are assured of the protection of a knowledgeable professional, committed to ethics and honesty, working to get you the best home at the best price.

SOME OF OUR SERVICES:

Help you determine how much buying power you have
Aggressively market your property to the public and other REALTORS
Explain the ins and outs of a buyer's offer on your home
Objectively playing "devil's advocate" so that you understand the offer
Provide more resources for listings than non- REALTOR companies
Provide you with solid information about your home, its neighborhood, and possible future resale value
Give you up-to-date information on the market and how it affects your sale or purchase
Provide due diligence on the home in which you're interested
Negotiate skillfully on your behalf
Explain financing options to you
Guide you through the steps to closing, making sure no detail is left undone
Take care of all the paperwork
Explain and handle and problems which may arise during your closing and bring it to a satisfactory close