There is a lot of talk in real estate about how high tech is replacing the real estate broker.  Yes, the industry is changing and tech provides more data directly to the consumer.  But the guidance and good counsel of an experienced, caring Realtor are still key to a successful purchase or sale.  Here are just a few of the things high tech can’t do:

• Help negotiate with a buyer
• Provide advice setting a price and writing a contract
• Explain deeds, encumbrances, clouded titles, deed restrictions and more
• Discover & solve issues with septic systems, shared wells, local zoning laws and more
• Suggest updates, repairs and staging that enhance value
• Expedite staging, repairs, photographers, appraisals, inspections, surveys and more
• Deal with the homeowner’s association
• Explain local market conditions, comment on comparable properties that just sold
• Contest an appraisal, prod a lazy lender, question an attorney
• Wrangle a roofer, plumber, electrician, engineer, handyman and more
• Empathize, sympathize, hold your hand, give you a hug
• Possess wisdom and offer comforting reassurance that all is going well

An app, website or brokerage that passes you from one division to the next during a transaction can’t—now or ever—provide the professional assistance a good broker can.  Plus, there is research proving that brokers net more profit for their clients than sellers going it alone—even after you pay their fee.  If you’re researching how to sell your home online, go to www.TuppersTeam.com and see all we do to serve you and how pleased our past clients felt about how we did.