95% of buyers start their home search on the internet before even speaking with a Realtor. Buyer’s have access to over 90% of the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) that Realtors provide to their clients. Buying a home with the help of a Realtor is no longer just about having access to available listings. It is about building a trusting relationship with a true professional who can negotiate on YOUR behalf, advise against properties with certain known defects or location issues, advise on the present and future market activity, prepare and package the most competitive offer possible, and much more. Here is a list of steps from beginning to end that you may experience during the home buying process:
