My name is Dora Marrero and I work with BUYERS and SELLERS of RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL properties. Why use a Realtor®? I will do my best to answer this question.

If You are planning to build, or buy a New House, You really do need Your Own Realor®! I am independent of any construction or development company and I represent ONLY the BUYER. As a New Home Specialist, I protect the BUYER'S interests from the first stage to the last. I can help you evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of locations, schools, architects, builders and contractors. UNLIKE the staff of development and construction companies, I represent YOUR INTERESTS EXCLUSIVELY. Let me help YOU find the hidden values, special promotions and many other ways to REDUCE THE COST of owning a new home. Call me if you have questions!

All Realtors® are associates, even if we work for different companies and have never met in person. The Realtor® Code of Ethics requires we cooperate with each other for the benefit of the client.

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. Furthermore, out-of-towners usually opt to work with a Realtor® rather than getting lost when looking for properties.

FINANCING:

Realtors® network with loan officers to help buyers obtain the financing they need.

ADVERTISING:

The Multiple Listing Service, and other tools like Realtor.com, present your property in the best possible light all over the world. Realtors® know which types of advertising to use for different types of property.

SAFETY:

Realtors® screen clients. You would not want a criminal to "case the joint" at your expense! Personally, I only show properties after a client is prequalified. This discourages people who are merely curious and only interested in viewing properties.

SCHEDULING:

In For Sale By Owner situations (FSBO), the Seller often deals with the inconvenience of lots of "no-shows," people who make appointments and then disappear.

SALES:

Realtors® can deal with a Buyer's concerns more directly than a Seller. Buyers often withhold their objections from Sellers because they do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. A Realtor® can easily get both positive and negative feedback from the Buyer and is better equipped to navigate obstacles.

NEGOTIATION:

Your Realtor® can help you evaluate every proposal without compromising your interests. The initial contract is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing. There are lots of potential impediments. Your Realtor® can write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.

RENEGOTIATION & CLOSING:

Between the initial contract and closing (or settlement), issues may arise. For example, unexpected repairs may be required to obtain financing or a problem in the title may be discovered. The paperwork alone can be overwhelming for most Sellers. Your Realtor® has the expertise and experience to handle it and move the transaction to closing (or settlement).

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Most realty transactions involve, at minimum, $100,000. If you had a $100,000 tax issue, wouldn't you hire a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal issue, wouldn't you hire an attorney? Consider the relatively small cost for the services of a Realtor® and judge for yourself.

All Real Estate Licensees are not the same. Only Real Estate Licensees who are members of the National Association of Realtors® are properly called Realtors®.