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Selecting a real estate agent is an important part of buying a new home, although not required. A good real estate agent can be extremely helpful and should provide the following services:
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Present the homes that suit your needs as you've defined them.
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Preview those homes to weed out those that are overpriced, or undesirable in some other way.
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Help you determine the difference between a good buy and a property which, because of its characteristics (i.e. neighborhood, market appeal, other faults or flaws) might effect the resale value.
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Help you negotiate the best deal for you. And, with a pre-approval your real estate agent will be able to demonstrate that you are a qualified and capable borrower. This will strongly influence the seller, and may make the difference between the seller accepting your offer or someone else's -- even if your offer is lower!
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