[Buyer]
There are numerous benefits to using a local real estate agent to buy a home. Through law and a code of ethics, agents are required to put their clients’ interests first. By hiring a licensed professional, you benefit from going through the process with an expert in the business. Good agents offer pricing expertise, act as a middle-man negotiator between parties, and help ensure everything gets done to cross that finish line. With an agent, you’re also more likely to find the best home for you and your needs. Although anyone can hop on the computer and type in “homes for sale in Raleigh, North Carolina,” not every seller wants to put that information out to the public, resulting in fewer homes and missed opportunities. Agents have access to MLS software programs to help guarantee you’re seeing every option available that fits your criteria.