Real estate agents are often criticized, they say, it is not difficult to sell/buy a good apartment, if you approach this issue responsibly. But we fundamentally disagree. There are many stories when it is realtors who help save time or carry out a complex transaction. We have collected the main arguments for and against to make it easier for you to navigate.
Transaction security guarantees
Unfortunately, there are a lot of scammers in the real estate market, especially in large cities. That is why it makes sense to buy an apartment through realtors. The agency database contains only verified ads from owners of secondary housing or developers with a good reputation. That is, if this is a one-room apartment from an agency, then you can count on full transaction support, including a secure payment method. But if you buy an apartment on your own, then you need to rely only on yourself, on your knowledge in jurisprudence.
The realtor takes care of all communication with the owner
Firstly, you need to be able to competently negotiate, trying to find out all the information about the apartment in advance, as well as reduce the price if tangible shortcomings are identified, or play on the desire to sell. Secondly, inspecting an apartment takes a lot of time for both the owner and the potential buyer, so the task of the realtor is to plan everything so that it is convenient for both. Not to mention the fact that initially a real estate agent is needed in order to check the object as carefully as possible and warn you of possible risks. Realtors make a large number of real estate transactions, they have a trained eye. It is not in the interest of the agency to keep silent about any shortcomings, because in the event of a scandal involving you, this will be a serious blow to your reputation.
How to work with a real estate agent?
Let's start with the fact that an agreement is necessarily concluded between the agency and the client, it specifies all the conditions for cooperation. In the course of work, send any significant information to the realtor in writing and ask him to also send you written answers, this will protect both parties from possible misunderstandings. Well, do not be afraid to ask any questions that arise in the course of doing business. It always makes sense to politely and diplomatically tell your real estate agent what you don't like. As a result, you should be 100% satisfied.
