1. A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying and selling a home requres disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements. a knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays or costly mistakes.

2. Selling and buying a home is tme consuming. even in a strong market, homes in our area stay on the market for an average of 30 days. And it usually takes another 30+ days for the transaction to close after an offer is accepted.

3. Real estate has its own language. If you don't know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why its important to work with someone who speaks that language.

4. REALTORS have done it before. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lfietme, usually with quite a few years between each purchase. And even if you've done it before, laws and regulations change. That's why having an expert on your side is critical.

5. REALTORS provide objectivity. Since a home often symbolizes family, rest, and security, not just four walls and a roof, home selling or buying is often a very emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they'll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most important to you.