• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer

Beth: (252) 207-4484   Zak: (252) 207-7702

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty

OBX Listings

Outer Banks Elite Homes and Land For Sale

  • Home
    • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • Testimonials
  • Search Listings
    • New Listings
    • Luxury
      • Oceanfront
      • Soundfront
      • Corolla Light
      • Buck Island
      • Currituck Club
      • Four Seasons
      • Martin’s Point
      • Village at Nags Head
      • Pirate’s Cove
      • Spindrift
    • Land Listings
  • Communities
    • Avon
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
    • Buxton
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
    • 4WD
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Corolla
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Duck
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Frisco
      • New Listings
    • Southern Shores
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Kitty Hawk
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Kill Devil Hills
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Nags Head
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Manteo
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Subdivision
    • Hatteras Island
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
      • Location
    • Rodanthe
      • New Listings
    • Salvo
      • Homes
      • Land
      • New Listings
    • Waves
      • New Listings
  • Resources
    • Buying
      • Mortgage Center
    • Sellers
    • Community Links
    • Outer Banks Beach Cameras
  • Blog
Contact Us

Why use Local Realtor® When Buying in the Outer Banks?

Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home in the Outer Banks?

Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home in the Outer Banks?

A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process.


  1. REALTORS®
    Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR ” ®” trademark on their business cards and other marketing and sales literature.
  2. Code of Ethics
    REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reported that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.
  3. Financial Investment
    Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments of most people’s lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $250,000. If you had a $250,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a certified professional accountant? If you had a $250,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be wise to work with a professional REALTOR® when you are buying a home.

If You’re Still Not Convinced of the Value of a REALTOR®, Here Are More Reasons to Use One:

Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power – that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity.

 If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders – banks and mortgage companies – offer limited choices.

Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search.

Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.

Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property.

Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you’ll want to know: First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

Your REALTOR® can help you with negotiations and inspections.

There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or appliances. The purchase agreement should allow time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.

Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the property evaluation.

 Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports.

Financing Options
  • Your REALTOR®, title search company or attorney will help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date and can help you understand different financing options and identify qualified lenders.
Closing

Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

Ready to Find Your Dream Home?

Whether you’re buying or selling, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you with all your needs.

Contact Us
Seaside Realty

OBX Listings has over 30 years of Real Estate Experience in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and works closely with clients on finding their Outer Banks dream home.

Beth Garcia – Cell: (252) 207-4484
Zak Garcia – Cell: (252) 207-7702

Navigation

About Us

Testimonials

Buyers

Sellers

Blog

Resources

Property Search

Featured Listings

New Listings

Luxury Homes

Contact Us

Newsletter

Get the latest news, events and announcements straight to your inbox.

Join Newsletter

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2023 OBX Listings · All Rights Reserved
Made With ⚡ By imFORZA

 

Loading Comments...