Help Smooth the Home Buying Process through REALTORS®

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There are a few factors that make it harder to buy a house. A few such factors are, getting a fair price, calculating mortgage rates and figuring out closing costs. However, a REALTOR® can guide you through the home buying process and transform this confusing experience into one of the most exciting times of your life.
A REALTOR® is a professional who brings buyers and sellers together for the sale of a property. REALTORS® have access to the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) which is Canada's most powerful real estate marketing system. This service provides REALTORS® with a large number of lists that most likely contain within them your dream house.
Selecting a REALTOR®
There are a several ways to find a REALTOR®. One of the best ways is to ask your friends, relatives and neighbors if they can recommend a REALTOR® with whom they have worked in the past. It’s a good idea to talk to more than one REALTORS® to find out which one fulfills your list of needs and wants and who has more experience in selling or buying a home in your area for the price that you want. Once you have selected a REALTOR®, remain loyal to him or her. Keep in mind that he or she will be spending a lot of time and effort to help you find the right home.
Finding your new home
A REALTOR® will help you zero in on specific locations for your new home and will help you differentiate between your needs, wants and what you can actually afford. A REALTOR® can show you what is available on the market and will then accompany you as you view homes and help you assess whether or not the property is right for you. When you have found your "dream home," a REALTOR® can help you select the most appropriate mortgage and financing options.
Signing the contract
A REALTOR® understands the laws and regulations that govern real estate transactions and has been trained to ensure you have a legally binding, enforceable contract. That's reassuring when you are relying on your REALTOR® to help you with one of the biggest transactions you will make.

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