Getting A Great Deal

As times have changed and real estate agents no longer have an iron clad grip on all the information, people now have the ability to access property info at their leisure.

Why look through foreclosures, short sales, distressed properties when there is an easier answer?

So why do you need to use a realtor to get a great deal? The short answer is, much of the information is released but not all of it.For instance a great resource for people that are looking to buy, expired listings. Just getting a list of expired listings isn’t necessarily without unrestricted access to MLS, it not widely posted on any major website that I’m aware of. These are people that want to sell, have tried to sell, and have been listed already with a real estate agent. Catching people in the transition between when their listings go expired, and they relist with another agent you can save anywhere from 3-5% off the listing price.

Explanation:For everyone that does not know what I am talking about. When homes are put into the RMLS you need to sign an agreement for the advertisement & sale of the property. These contracts by law need to have a date where they are automatically void. These listings once are voided must be kept on file for a certain period of time (several years). You can actually look at expired listings just like you can look for active listings.

Being creative you can save money, work with people who are eager to sell, and willing to negotiate. The end result getting you a great deal with a good experience for all parties involved.

Thanks for reading!

Jason H. Gomes
www.gomeshomes.net