Thinking of Buying a House in Charlotte? Can a Realtor Help?

With more homes on the market than average, the Charlotte area is poised for serious buyers. But if you are thinking of buying, don’t think that you are in for a steal.

Charlotte, NC is still one of the strongest markets in the country with home prices continuing to appreciate. In the sixteen county Charlotte metro area, homes are still selling at on average 97% of there asking prices. And with homes sales that historically warm up in the spring months, be ready to see more buyers in the market. This is also the time when more sellers will put their homes up for sale in the Charlotte metro area.

If you are a prospective home buyer the two most important components in looking for a home in the Charlotte metro area is to find one that meets your needs and to make sure it is in an appreciating area. Why in appreciating an area? Well for most people their home is one of the biggest investments they make. When you are ready to move, you want to be assured that you can sell your home and make money.

The only catch for buyers is it is hard to find the right home in real estate books and on the internet. And if you’re looking at new construction homes watch out for the gimmicks and know that the onsite rep is working for the builder, not always in your best interest. There are so many homes in the Charlotte metro area. How do you know if you are qualified, what’s your monthly payment, is it a good neighborhood, or even a good home? That’s where a Realtor can help.

How can a Realtor® help?

You have probably seen an advertisement on TV or heard of a friend who used a Realtor to find there home, but what is a Realtor and how can they help?

Well the short answer is, a Realtor is a certified specialist who guides prospective home buyers and sellers to find or sell their home. But they really do much more than that.

For Buyers, a Realtor is a person who sits down with you, finds out your wants and needs in a home and then does the needed research to help you find, investigate, and purchase the property. They help you find a town home, condo, existing home, new home, or even raw land.

Here’s a list that explains what a Realtor will do for you.:

Realtors Responsibilities

- Find a Reputable Lender
- Find homes that meet your wants & needs
- Locate and show you properties
- Research the property and quality of the neighborhood
- Assess the fair market value of the home
- Help you negotiate for the best price
- Set up a home inspection
- Negotiate to get the repairs you want made
- Set up the closing with a Real Estate Attorney
- Be a resource for Contractors, Appraisers, Home Inspectors, Attorneys, and Surveyors
- Help answer any questions you have along the way
- And Most of all, Help take the headache out of buying a home

Now does this mean that buying your new home is always going to be quick and easy? Well unfortunately the answer is No. But the Realtor is there to protect you, represent you, and ensure you have a Great buying experience. And what most people don’t know is that a buyers Realtor can work for them for FREE! In our market it is common practice for the seller to pay the buyer agents commission.

Now the key for a buyer is to find a knowledgeable Realtor that you like and trust to help you when buying your next home.