For many, buying a condo or house is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetime. You might be tempted as a home buyer to cut the cost of buying a home by not using a real estate agent. For some people that works out just fine, and their home purchase goes well as far as they are concerned without using a real estate agent. However, if you are thinking of buying an Ocean Edge condo in Brewster without the assistance of a real estate agent, you need to really evaluate your ability to do this all on your own. Are you willing to sign a legally binding contract to purchase a condominium for hundreds of thousands of dollars without a professional on your side looking out for your best interests? Every year, home buyers make the decision to go without a real estate agent and end up spending an excessive amount of time and their own money trying to find the right home. Purchasing a home without a real estate agent is taking a gamble. If you are thinking about buying an Ocean Edge condominium in the near future, here are the reasons why you should consider a real estate agent.

What it Takes to Become a Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent went to classes in order to become a licensed real estate agent. Once they pass the exam to become an agent which tests on both state laws and real estate practices, they start working for a real estate broker. The real estate broker takes the agent under their wing and gives them the practical experience that they need to become successful in the field. It is in the broker’s best interest to train the agent well in their philosophy and ensure that the agent maintains ethical standards because they are a direct reflection on the real estate broker. In real estate, your reputation is everything. It is just as important to the real estate agent to build up their relationships in the community as it is for the real estate brokerage.

The Ocean Edge Condo Buying Process

The process of purchasing an Ocean Edge condo usually starts with an initial offer to buy a home. A thorough inspection of the home is conducted, which the home owner consented to being performed before the purchase. The inspection could come back as fine, and you can go ahead in purchasing the property or the inspection could uncover some issues that may make you want to lower your offer or cancel all together. Since you wrote an offer, and that is a binding contract, you want to make sure that you are protected by writing in a contingency that states that if there is a problem with the inspection you can back out of the deal. You do  not want to be stuck buying an Ocean Edge condo that will cost you lots of money to get fixed up. Your agent has the experience to know what problems could potentially pop up and how to protect you from them. Worried about the home buying process? Check out our blog “Top Home Buyers Fears and How to Face Them.”

Do Your Homework

If all of this information has you thinking about hiring a real estate agent, make sure you do some research before hiring. Ask your friends and family if they have anyone that they recommend from their experiences. Also, you want to find a real estate agent that is an expert in the area in which you are buying. For example, Michael Leighton has been the #1 Real Estate Agent at Ocean Edge since 2004. Within the Ocean Edge complex, there are a lot of things to take into account when purchasing a condo. A real estate agent that has been through numerous transactions within that condo community will know what is typical, what is not and how to make the purchase a smooth and relatively stress free experience. Hiring a friend who just got their real estate license or the first person that pops up in a Google search for real estate agents on Cape Cod is most likely not the best person to represent you in this monumental purchase.

The Cost of a Real Estate Agent

When you first meet with a real estate agent, you will discuss the agent’s compensation. Honestly, the cost of a real estate agent working with you on your Ocean Edge condo purchase will most likely pay for itself. A real estate agent is trained to negotiate and get you the best deal possible for the condo you are buying. The percentage they save you on the home could possibly cover the real estate agent’s cost. Or if there is a problem with your property that requires remedy, the agent could save you on the cost of repairing it yourself by making a contingency that the owner either fixes it before you move in or gives you the money to cover the cost of having it repaired when you do own the home.

The bottom line is that you should not focus too much on how much hiring a real estate agent takes away from your home profit, because their experience and knowledge about the market is invaluable when trying to negotiate the right price. A real estate agent wants to help you find a home and get you the best price possible. Their skill set from working in the field and learning in the classroom about the laws makes their services well worth the money. For more on what potential issues could arise when closing on your dream home, check out our blog “5 Closing Day Problems and How to Fix Them.” The blog will give you insight into what you might face and how your real estate agent can help you get through it.

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Why You Should Consider a Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents are here to protect you and your investment. The Ocean Edge condo you purchase is likely to be one of the bigger purchases you make in your lifetime, why not hire a professional to make sure you are getting the best deal and the right property. The cost of a real estate agent is minimal compared to what they bring to the table in experience, which will make your home buying experience much easier. You real estate agent can help you avoid making some common first time home buyers mistakes. Check out our blog, “4 First Time Home Buyers Mistakes to Avoid” so you do not fall into these easy to make mistakes.