Why use a Realtor when buying or selling a home
Your professional Realtor navigates the treacherous waters of real estate transactions buoyed with knowledge, experience and connections that can quickly salvage a deal when the unexpected arises.
Cases in point
Oklahoma City Realtor Alice Dahlgren was closing on an exclusive property when it was discovered that the structure appeared to have been built over a public water line. The water line had actually been removed but the documentation was never filed. Due to Alice's relationship with the title office, she was able to save the closing from a complete breakdown. Because of her efforts, the legal procedure for vacating the easement was completed after closing, which allowed things to proceed on schedule and without further complications.
Court House records often record property measurements incorrectly. Alice has access to appraisal records that document a property’s actual size. Because of inadequate information about square footage, sellers who don’t have immediate access to this information might unwittingly cheat themselves of valuable profits. When they may have little time to spare on details, Alice is there with a sharp eye and a quick response.
With a sale well on its way to completion, it's no time to discover that the buyer may not be able to qualify for the loan, after all. Alice only recommends highly qualified financial experts to assist in the loan process. Guarding against other lenders who may overstate the buyer's ability to qualify, Alice always requests a letter of loan verification on all transactions. When buyer qualifications are misrepresented, Alice can often negotiate with another lender to preserve the sale.
Property inspections often reveal defects of which a seller may be unaware. Alice maintains a list of qualified, skilled resources for quickly and effectively correcting any property defects. These solutions minimize the last-minute crises that often plague closings when less experienced Realtors are involved in the process.
