What Are the Benefits of Using an Agent?

There are many great Birmingham area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 205-536-9194 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

We know what you're thinking: "You're an agent, OF COURSE you think it's a great idea to hire one." However, it's not that simple - there are a number of reasons working with an agent is in your best interests.

• Safety: We ensure that you only work with qualified buyers. You don't want to invite a stranger to your home who has not proved they're serious about purchasing your home.

• Every buyer wants a deal: Buyers and their agents are going to do everything in their power to beat you down and get the best deal possible. Having a listing agent on your side makes all the difference.

• Your best interests are represented: If the buyer is working with an agent and you're not, they will have the upper hand in negotiations. An agent will help you negotiate and will keep your wants and needs in mind.

• Experience: An agent will ensure that all the "i's" are dotted and "t's" are crossed. They will oversee all the details of the transactions and work to complete the sale successfully so you can move on to your next venture.

These are just a few of the reasons working with agent is beneficial. If you're still not sold, give us a call or shoot us an email - we would be happy to show you everything we can do for you!

Looking for a Safe Investment Opportunity?

There are many great Birmingham area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 205-536-9194 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

There are a lot of places where you can invest your hard-earned money - but not all of them are guaranteed to make you money. Purchasing real estate, however, is a pretty safe bet for a few reasons. Here are 4 reasons why becoming a home owner is one of the best financial decisions you can make:

1. You're going to pay to live somewhere: If you are renting, you are basically throwing your money away. By purchasing a home, you are not only paying to live somewhere, but nurturing an investment that will be of worth to you down the road.
2. Forced savings: By making monthly mortgage payments, you are saving yourself future living expenses.  You are building equity, which is invaluable.
3. Great way to hedge inflation: When you buy a home its value increases as time goes on. If you lock in historically low interest rates now, you will be protecting yourself against future inflation.
4. Tax savings: You can deduct your mortgage interest from your taxes, which is a benefit you don't get when you rent.

These are only a handful of the many benefits of home ownership. If you have any questions about this topic or are interested in making a move here in Birmingham, give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to make your dreams of home ownership come true!