Here are 10 ways Your Illinois REALTOR can help you buy a home or property:
- Determine your buying power and criteria
- Research available properties in your market via many resources such as the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a broad network of REALTORS – even if you are locating to another city
- Show you properties that meet your specific criteria
- Give you objective information about each property
- Negotiate a price that fits your budget
- Help you understand different financing options and identify qualified lenders
- Provide up-to-date information on property values, real estate taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities, and local zoning changes
- Recommend home inspection services to help analyze the structure and condition of the home
- Understand the complex paperwork and steps for the purchasing process
- Serve as your advisor from “offer through closing”
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The typical Illinois home search
- Recent home buyers searched for a home for a median 8 weeks and saw a median 11 homes.
- 87 percent of home buyers used a real estate professional during their home search.
- 59 percent of home buyers used the Internet frequently to search for homes.
- Among home buyers, the typical Internet searcher was 36 years old and visited a median 12 homes. The typical home buyer that did not use the Internet to search for homes was 46 years old and saw a median of 7 homes.
- 89 percent of buyers rated real estate agents as a useful information source.
Source: Illinois Profile of Home Buyers and Home Sellers, 2006
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