Hula and The Real Estate Market Today

Yes Real Estate Shopping made easy the Internet way. Yes, I do the same. It's a good place to start but not end. Here's an article taken from Realty Times by Mollie W Wasserman that I thought was nicely put.

Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the Internet is not an experienced real estate professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise, apply knowledge of local real estate laws and market conditions, make judgments, own the result or most importantly, understand your individual goals and needs and care about you as a client. Furthermore, while the Internet can provide information, it cannot interpret it.

The consumer clearly wants choices. But the choices should be in their being able to choose the quality services they want and need and how they can pay for them, not choosing by price. Most consumers don't know the value that a professional providing expert judgment and guidance can provide. They don't know the difference between gathering data and interpreting what it means. Most simply don't have the background to distinguish between real estate choice and real estate cheap. It's about time that we start telling them.

Thanks Mollie, that's the truth. Give yourself the best service available and find a good Realtor to take you through the process, there's a lot more to it than you may think. We really work for our commission, and in the long run you actually save money by using a professional. Ask yourself if you want the least expensive Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer, Auto Mechanic? Probably not.

Happy Hunting, Dee