1) Buyer- a contract to buy a home is a legally binding contract, make sure you have the best guidance to keep you legal.     a) Knowing lenders to point you in the right direction for the right pre- approval     b) Knowing the areas, where to get the data to help you select the right area.    c) Knowing the current trends that get offers accepted.    d) Making sure you protected through the process by advising on inspections, warranties, and other service providers.    e) For more information on the buying process check out our FB Live we did on March 17th

2) Seller    a) Not all Realtors are right for you.    b) What does an agent do before the first meeting         i) Getting tax & deed information,        ii) CMA       iii) details of area & subdivision.

c) A realtor knows the trends of the market to get you the max for your home. We give strategies, tips on staging, what makes the best photos for your home, timing of marketing and expectations of timing of going under contract all the way to the closing day.    d) A Realtor has a network of people they have used, worked with, affordable with good quality and that they can recommend to you during the entire process.    e) Lastly, they know the steps to keep you protected legally and financially. The proper disclosures to protect you, the licensed contractors for repairs, and navigate a contract successfully.

3) What if you are buyer and seller? If buying or selling is stressful enough, try doing both at the same time. In addition to all we talked about in buyers and sellers a few things are additional when doing both and here is where and expert can ease the stress.    a) Timing it right    b) Funds for your purchase that come from your sale est.    c) Coordinating the move, utilities, and keys.