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How your REALTOR® can help you

If you’re like most people, you don’t deal with big property transactions every day, whether you are looking to sell or buy a home, arrange a new business lease or find commercial space. And that’s okay! Because Fraser Valley Realtors are here to help you achieve your goals.

We have a number of tools here to help you on your way, for example,

  • key benefits of working with a Realtor;
  • tips on how to select a Realtor;
  • an explanation of the different ways a Realtor can set up a relationship with their clients;
  • Buyer’s and Seller’s Guidebooks that provide an in-depth look at the process; and,
  • what to do if you have concerns with your dealings with your Realtor.

Key benefits of working with a Realtor

Even though there is no legal barrier preventing someone from selling or buying real estate themselves, at least 87 per cent of people making a real estate transaction will turn to a professional, licensed Realtor for representation — and here are six important reasons why:

Protection

Your property is your most valued asset and you need to protect it. A professional Realtor understands and can explain disclosures, legalities, municipal by-law considerations, costs and more, bringing you peace of mind knowing your investment will be secure.

Ethics

Every Realtor’s competence, professionalism, honesty and integrity is accountable at several levels: provincial regulation, the BC Finacial Services Authority (BCFSA), real estate boards, the managing brokers with whom they work, their peers, and their clients. There are several measures to address Realtors who fail to meet professional and ethical standards.

Knowledge

Realtors understand the market, the history and trends of neighbourhoods, regulations, infrastructure, pricing, financing, and the legalities required to put together a legally-binding contract. And more than anything, a Realtor’s on the ground experience cannot be duplicated by anyone.

Education and Training

Today, BC Realtors are required to take specialized training through the University of British Columbia, pass a competency exam, and meet specific requirements before they can obtain a license.  Realtors are also required to take accredited courses through their Board in order to stay current with all laws, policies and practices.

Multiple Listing Service®

Only Realtors have access to the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), the single most powerful tool for buying and selling a property. Your Realtor can access extensive historical information from thousands of listings and sales to help evaluate the market for your unique circumstances.

Marketing

A professional Realtor has their finger on the pulse of what buyers are looking for today — features which may not be evident to the seller. Their daily exposure to so many different properties gives them insight on how to maximize the appeal of your property and market it effectively.