basically: why would someone need a realtor to BUY a house?
i understand that to buy a house, you (buyer) give some money to the owner (seller) in the form of a down payment and essentially get a loan from the bank (mortgage), and then pay that loan back to the bank over the course of years (decades).
for selling a house, i get that you’d want someone to put up the listing and pull connections to get the word out to buyers.
but for buying a home, where do the realtors come in and why does everyone say you need to get one to be a serious buyer?
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Realtors are helpful when buying a home because they have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which is a database of homes for sale in a given area. This means they can help you find homes that fit your criteria and budget. Additionally, realtors can help negotiate the price and terms of the sale, as well as guide you through the paperwork and legal aspects of the process. While it’s not required to use a realtor when buying a home, it can make the process smoother and less stressful.
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