Here are some reasons you should use an agent when purchasing a home. Purchasing a home is an extremely emotional experience. It is essential that you have someone working for you so you can sit back and enjoy your new home!

It is Free!!!

This is the best reason of all. It doesn't cost you anything to work with a Realtor yet a professional agent can represent you. The commission in Minnesota is paid for by the seller, not the buyer.

Role of your Agent

It is the job of your agent to find and show you the home-but the responsibilities of your agent go much deeper than that. It is their job to advise you about inspections, refer you to reputable lenders and inspectors, and negotiate on the behalf of you during and after the offer. Realtors are your hands and feet of the transaction without you physically getting involved.

Home search

Kelly Gavin can show you every home that is on the market in your price range. It doesn't matter which company the home is listed with, all homes are available to you. Kelly will take you on a personal guided tour of the homes you're interested in. Once you find a home Kelly will provide you with a market analysis to find what similar houses are currently selling for in your chosen area.

Financing

Kelly Gavin will recommend a professional lender to evaluate your situation and help you decide how much house you can afford and help select the best financing plan for you and your family. Kelly can also recommend what kind of financing works for a certain home, whether FHA, Conventional, or VA.

Sales Contract

Your agent is a professional, so they are experts on Real estate contracts. Kelly Gavin will help you tailor the purchase agreement (sales contract) for your new home, so it fits all of your needs. For example, you can make the sale contingent on a favorable home inspection report or have the seller pay some of your closing costs. Real Estate Agents can help you sort out housing priorities, the expenses involved in buying a particular home and what steps to take to reach your goal.

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