Why Use a REALTOR®?

Why should you use a REALTOR®?

Here’s a comprehensive look at all the things — big and small — that an agent who is a REALTOR® may do to help clients when buying and selling a home.

“179 Ways Agents Who Are REALTORS® Are Worth Every Penny Of Their Compensation.”

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~ FACTS ~

Home BUYING and Real Estate Professionals

  • 89% of buyers recently purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker, and 6% purchased directly through the previous owner.

  • Having an agent to help them find the right home was what buyers wanted most when choosing an agent at 50%.

  • 43% of buyers used an agent that was referred to them by a friend, neighbor, or relative, 13% used an agent that they had worked with in the past to buy or sell a home, 7% found their agent when inquiring about a specific propertyfound online, and 7% found their agentthrough a website without a specific reference.

  • 71% of buyers interviewed only one real estate agent during their home search.

  • 90% of buyers would use their agent again or recommend their agent to others.

Home SELLING and Real Estate Professionals

  • 65% of sellers found their agent through a referral from a friend, neighbor, or relative or used an agent they had worked with before to buy or sell a home.

  • 81% of recent sellers contacted only one agent before finding the right agent they worked with to sell their home.

  • 46% of sellers used the same agent to purchase a home as to sell their home. This share rises to 84% for sellers who purchased a new home within 10 miles.

  • 75% of sellers reported that they provided the agent’s compensation.

  • The typical seller has recommended their agent once since selling their home. 20% of sellers recommended their agent four or more times since selling their home.

  • 87% said that they would definitely (73%) or probably (14%) recommend their agent for future services.