A Realtor . . .

Gives you the quickest exposure to the maximum number of buyers.  

Maximizes exposure through individual showings, broker's open houses, and public open houses, exposure to his/her sphere, colleagues.

Qualifies potential buyers to determine whether your home fits their needs.

Facilitates financial qualification of potential buyers, along with strategic connections to lenders.

Provides a more secure environment for allowing "strangers" into a home.

Negotiates strategies for both purchase agreement and inspection processes.

Provides research data to get a home priced apropriately for the current market conditions.

Creates an effective Marketing Campaign based on market conditions, home location and amenities, buyer target market, etc. 

Is knowledgeable about current market conditions, real estate contract law, agency relationships, and is held accountable to a strict Code of Ethics.

Offers expert, objective views without emotional ties.  

Manages the details throughout the closing process.

In today's world, Realtors are counselors, coaches, and educators for the vast majority of people who realize that a home transaction is an expensive and complicated financial proposition.