BENEFITS OF USING A BROKER

WHEN LOOKING TO BUY OR RENT 

Many people wonder why they should use a broker at all. Why not cut out the middleman and save some money?  Using a broker for your buying, selling, and renting needs has enormous benefits opening up the opportunities for the perfect choice.


-     LOOKING – All of our agents have access to the Westchester Putnam Multiple List Service MLS.  This allows you the largest possible selection and the smallest chance of missing your dream home.

-     UPDATES - New listings are updated throughout the day, allowing your agent to alert you as soon as they become available and giving you the best possible advantage.

-     PERSONALIZED SEARCH – Your agent can also help narrow your search to focus on your particular wants and needs.  Pelham Realty is especially helpful in this area having many years of experience. 

-     GETTING AROUND – Our agents can save both time and money while looking at potential listings.  We can pick you up at the train station and accompany you to all the properties you see, to answering any questions you might have.   

-     RESPECT – Due to our excellent reputation and relationship with the community, owners take our clients offers seriously.

-     REFERENCES -  When necessary, Pelham Realty can suggest a selection of professionals to assist you in the buying process, including attorneys, lenders, pre-purchase, pests, lead paint, asbestos and oil tank inspections.

BENEFITS TO THE HOME OWNER WHEN SELLING

-     PRICING – Through our data bank of comparable sales and current listings we are able to help you price your property realistically.

-     COUNSELING – We can advise you on the preparation of your property for showing and if necessary can recommend reputable and reliable professionals to help assist you in your particular needs.  Our advice can sometimes help you avoid needless expenditures which will not be recouped on sale.

-     PROSPECTS –  Pelham Realty belongs to several referral services and we have a file of prospective customers.  We qualify our prospects financial capabilities early in the house hunting process.    

-     SHOWING – At Pelham Realty we are 100 percent professional in showing property.  We know the best approaches to the property and how to emphasize features.    We schedule appointments at the owner’s convenience.  Prospects will often discuss their likes and dislikes with realtors, but usually not with the homeowners.

-     MAKING APPOINTMENTS –  We know how to answer calls and make appointments.  Most sellers divulge the address of the property and the price.   Prospects frequently just drive by the property and never see the inside.

-     MARKETING –  By entering your home into the Westchester-Putnam Multiple List Service your home becomes available immediately to over 7,200 co-operating agents.  Our office bears all the costs of advertising.  Our listings appear in various newspapers, in picture magazines and multiple websites.

-     AGENCY – With exclusive listings, the homeowner can expect complete loyalty from us as your agent.  You can expect your agent and our firm to be constantly available for advice and counsel.