Think about your last shoe shopping trip. You were walking into the store with a shoe in mind, but when you got there, you not only did not see the right shoe for you, but you were practically dizzy at the array of shoes that were on display there. How would you ever narrow it down to the right type, the right style and the right price? Finally, a salesperson strolled over, you explained what you wanted and they took you to those shoes.
Just like in the shoe store, you are literally inundated by house varieties. There is ranch, colonial, split level; the list is endless. A realtor can ask you just a few questions and will know in an instant the perfect house for you in the Palm Valley neighborhood. They will know basically what you are looking for even if you do not have the right words to describe it fully. They will be able to tell you the basics of the neighborhood that you want. And, if you have found a really good realtor, they will be able to give you a idea of how much of a home that you can actually afford.
Having a realtor will help you narrow down your choices so that you do not have to look at homes that are way out of your price range, in the wrong locations or just not quite right for you. It saves time for you and for the seller because you do not have to spend all of your time going from place to place or from website to website.
