{"id":394745,"date":"2022-04-01T07:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehomeinspectionguru.bizhqhome.com\/?p=394270"},"modified":"2022-04-01T07:00:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T11:00:54","slug":"why-you-need-an-agent-even-if-youve-found-a-buyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dovherman.com\/why-you-need-an-agent-even-if-youve-found-a-buyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need an Agent (Even If You\u2019ve Found a Buyer)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re among those fortunate homeowners who have found an interested buyer before even listing the property, take a moment to celebrate. However, although it can be tempting to sell your home without using an agent, this is almost always a bad idea. A verbal offer isn\u2019t a legally binding contract. A real estate agent can ensure that the offer gets put in writing, whether it\u2019s through a Residential Purchase Agreement or another kind of contract. You\u2019ll also need an agent to ensure these forms adhere to both local and state laws. An agent can also help you and the buyer come to an agreement on contingencies and the terms of sale. Without this assistance, the deal is at a much higher risk of falling through. Need more advice? Don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re among those fortunate homeowners who have found an interested buyer before even listing the property, take a moment to celebrate. However, although it can be tempting to sell your home without using an agent, this is almost always a bad idea. A verbal offer isn\u2019t a legally binding contract. 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