Buying a home may seem like a simple transaction, but it's actually a very complex and involved process. You can choose to tackle this responsibility yourself, or you can let a professional do the work for you. I am an experienced and well-educated professional who knows the ins and outs of the real estate business. While you may think you feel comfortable buying a home on your own, chances are, you will wind up in over your head with paperwork, legal issues, and possibly a lawsuit if everything doesn't go as planned.

One of the obvious advantages to using a REALTOR ®  is that as a buyer, you do not pay the REALTOR'S ® commission, so all of the services they provide to you are virtually free of charge.  The question you should be asking is "Why Wouldn't I Use a REALTOR ® ?"

Also important to remember is that all REALTORS ® abide by a Code of Ethics which binds them to represent their client's best interests before anyone else's, including their own.  By using a REALTOR ® , you are protecting yourself legally as well as freeing yourself to live your life.

Finally, buying a home is the largest investment the average American will ever make.  Would you invest one, two, or three hundred thousand dollars in the stock market without the advice of a professional stock broker?  The same goes for real estate.  Make sure to have a REALTOR ® represent you when you purchase your next home.

Your time is valuable; don't waste it trying to master a second profession.  Let the experienced professional do all of the paperwork and negotiating for you.