3 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT USE THEIR EXPERT CHOOSE THE SERVICE, LET THEM DO ALL THE 1. KNOWLEDGE ON THE 2. COMMISSION MODEL AND 3. HARD WORK AND TAKE HOME BUYING PROCESS REAL ESTATE AGENT THAT THE STRESS OUT OF YOUR BEST FIT YOUR NEEDS HOME SEARCH Real estate agents have access to the largest database of available homes in the U.S. via the Full-Service Model Commission is negotiable 88% of Americans who multiple listing service, which supports sites like search online for a property use a Realtor.com, Zillow and Trulia. real estate agent. Flat Fee Model Negotiate a set price per service Regardless of how you find a property, 98% real estate agents are there to show and research of home buyers are satisfied every home that fits your needs. with their agent’s knowledge Reduced Service/ of the real estate market.* Discounted Fee Models Flexible offerings and pricing Don’t forget to make sure your buyer Real estate agents also navigate: representation agreement includes how your Community knowledge such as local 82% real estate agent will be compensated. property taxes and advising on schools of first-time home buyers say and neighborhoods. their real estate agent helped them understand the home DID YOU KNOW? Financial aspects like coordinating with buying process. lenders and researching mortgage rates. 90% Legal matters like helping buyers of homebuyers would recommend manage required state and federal forms their agent, but if you’re part of the and closing documents. remaining 10%, there are more than 1.4 million REALTORS® in the U.S. to choose from. *Including both “very satisfied” and “somewhat satisfied” Source: National Association of REALTORS® 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®.