It Pays to Use a REALTOR®


Orange County REALTORS® maximize value for sellers and homebuyers

If you’re buying or selling a home in Orange County, you might think you’ll save a few bucks by handling the transaction yourself. But the numbers show the opposite. In fact, if you don’t work with a REALTOR®, you’re leaving money on the table – and adding stress to your plate.


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How Do REALTORS® Help Sellers & Homebuyers?

32% For sale by owner homes sold for 32% less than REALTOR®-sold homes in 2021;14,631 Number of Orange County REALTORS® real estate professionals available in our member directory; 86% Recent homebuyers and sellers worked with a REALTOR® to navigate their transactions; 89% Recent homebuyers and sellers said they would choose to work with their REALTOR® again
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Selling with a REALTOR® Makes (Dollars and) Sense

If you want to sell your home for the most value possible, you need a REALTOR®. 

Many For Sale By Owner homes sell for less than they should because no one is actively selling them. Homes posted and sold by owners tend to stay on the market longer too.

A REALTOR® will build demand and bring in competitive offers for your property. And with a real estate professional working on your behalf, you can be confident that the entire process will be completed correctly and within your timeframe.

 

The Right Way to Buy a Home in Orange County

When you’re ready to buy a home in Orange County, finding the right place at the right time can seem impossible. 

If you don’t know where to look, the right home for you could be off the market before you even know it’s available.

That’s why it pays to use a REALTOR® when you’re shopping for a new home. The right REALTOR® can get you to the right deal in a timely fashion and handles all the details so you can make the right choice for your next chapter.

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“Initially, when going through the process of looking into working with a REALTOR®, I was a bit apprehensive. Boy, did (REALTOR®) prove me wrong. I sincerely do not know how I would have worked through a somewhat challenging selling process without (REALTOR®). (REALTOR®) was extremely communicative, always available, honest and easy to reach at any given moment. Going above and beyond the support I ever expected.” Anna, Home Seller.

“As first-time home buyers, we were clueless as to what was going on, and with this SUPER hot market now, it’s especially important to have an agent on your side” - Stephanie, Home Buyer