CLIENT SERVICES Real Estate Questions & Answers
Choosing an agent to represent you is an important aspect of buying or selling property. It's typically advised that potential home sellers or buyers do their research and choose an agent that they confidently believe will help them accomplish their goals not only efficiently and professionally, but with significant experience, care, and diligence in all aspects of representation.
Why should I use a real estate agent?
There are many reasons to use a real estate agent. Selling a home involves much work, and costs are incurred up front, prior to the home being sold. There are many details and disclosures and contract items. An agent acts on the seller's or buyer's behalf with regard to pricing and negotiations. An agent has ability, experience, access and opportunities to promote and sell a property, or to find available properties. We use real estate agents for real estate transactions much in the same way we use any professional (lawyer, doctor, accountant, etc.) for services and expertise in that field.
What is the MLS?
The MLS is the Multiple Listing Service, which provides local real estate professionals with immediate access to properties available. The MLS provides exposure to all agents & brokers in the area, and allows any participating agent/broker to sell properties listed by other participating agents/brokers.
What are the steps in selling our home?
The sale of a property is a complex process. There are many factors involved, and many details, both prior to the sale, and during the escrow period. The first step is choosing your Realtor. We will sit down and outline the process, pricing, expectations, goals, and look at the details involved so that you understand the process fully as possible.
Why should you consider Mike Maciaszek as your real estate agents?
Consider a recent note from a client who just purchased a home through us: "From those first meetings where I was just trying to understand the process, you were very helpful and patient with my need to understand the details of every step. I feel as if I've gained an introductory level education in real estate transactions as a part of this process. On a different note, but no less important, while real estate is your livelihood, it is clear from your dealings with me that your interactions with clients are based in a desire to aid people through significant decisions. Other people would be well served to adopt your approach.