As anyone who has ever gone through the home buying or selling process recognizes, there is a mammoth amount of time and effort involved to ensure a smooth and successful real estate transaction. Savvy buyers and sellers quickly learn that in order to ensure the most effective outcome in the most efficient timeframe, they need to rely on the support of their trusted real estate representative.

If you're selling a home, you'll need a Listing Agent. The exclusive arrangement between the homeowner and the real estate sales representative authorizes the agent to represent the seller, market their property and negotiate the best sale price possible in the shortest period of time. The listing agent salesperson evaluates the property, runs a comparative market analysis, computes the most appropriate listing price, provides staging direction, markets the property and negotiates with buyers.

A Buyer's Agent is the brokerage the salesperson represents. The salesperson does all the legwork for the home hunter. This includes narrowing down all available properties to the ones that fit your needs and budget best, working around your schedule to set up appointments to view those properties, and then negotiating the best possible price on your behalf when you find the home of your dreams.

Your real estate professional can be your stress-saving savior when it comes to completing the mounds of paperwork involved in a purchase or a sale. You will be guided through exactly what you need to sign and why, and be confident that you have an ally on your side that will not only make your financial goals a priority, but also stay on top of all the transaction timelines, deadlines and escape clauses as necessary.

From The Shamez Virani/Virani Team July 2016 Newsletter - Courtesy of Market Connections Inc.