Sunday, February 15, 2009

Go Team Go!

One of the most recent innovations in the Real Estate industry is the concept of 'Teams'. Teams have been in place within other professions for years to the point that there is an 'expectation' of team. For instance, when you go for your annual dental appointment you don't expect the Dentist to clean your teeth. You know he or she has likely hired someone to help with this part of the treatment.

The same concept exists within the Real Estate industry. Teams allow each member to focus on their area of expertise. For example, one REALTOR® may act as a ‘Buyer’s Agent’ and another may be a ‘Home Listing Specialist’. Another may be a Mortgage Specialist and, if you prefer to do business in French to fully understand the buying or selling experience, the Team may include a bilingual REALTOR® to assist you. And finally, another team member may be an Administrator or Client Care Coordinator. The point is, each team member has a specific role in which they are most skilled or that they enjoy the most, both of which allows them to best serve the needs of their clients.

Does this cost you more? Not usually. In fact, by pooling resources Teams can often offer you more services, at no additional charge, than a single REALTOR® can. This includes things such as greater local and national advertising for your property and 24/7 availability even when one REALTOR® is sick or on vacation.

Furthermore, REALTORS® initially go through their own pool of buyers to find a purchaser for your home and a Team will usually have a larger list of potential purchasers. Also, a Team can market your listing to their entire database of potential buyers. In other words, your home will receive more market exposure in a shorter amount of time. The more buyers who know your home is for sale the greater the likelihood your home will sell quicker and for more money

Why would you not hire a Team? Call me at 1.800.263.2177 for more information about Team David Weir and how we can help you with your real estate needs.