You may be looking to sell or buy a property but you are unsure about hiring a real estate agent. Think about this for a moment: if you were faced with a major financial or legal problem, would you be reluctant to seek the help of an accountant, a tax specialist or a lawyer?

A real estate transaction is an extremely complex process involving a number of specialists. One of these specialists is your REAL ESTATE AGENT, whose task is to ensure that the property transfer is carried out as smoothly as possible.

So why hesitate when you are about to buy or sell the most important asset of your family’s estate. It is something all potential buyers and sellers should carefully consider.

An experienced professional

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT is above all a professional who will be able to answer your questions and lead you through all the steps of your real estate transaction. He/she will knowledgeably and willingly guide you based on his/her extensive technical training. He/she has a solid understanding of the contracts, financial aspects and laws relating to the sale or purchase of a property.

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT is an unparalleled agent or intermediary who will provide peace of mind for the seller: he/she will help secure the best selling price for the property (compared to other properties in the area) and will minimize any sale delays. According to recent industry statistics, real estate agents succeeded in obtaining the price set by the seller for 94% of all completed transactions. If you are a buyer, he/she will help you find the property you are looking for at the right price. He/she will often facilitate the property transfer between the seller and the buyer in a manner that is fair to both parties.

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT can save you time and money.

You are protected by a code of ethics

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT is bound by both a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice in order to ensure that he treats all parties in a transaction fairly. The Code of Ethics is a firm set of rules that describes the type of performance the public can expect from a REAL ESTATE AGENT and guarantees professionalism and the best service possible.

This is why so many buyers and sellers hire a REAL ESTATE AGENT. As members of their local real estate board, REAL ESTATE AGENTS are familiar with the housing market in their area and are in daily contact with potential buyers who might be interested in your property.

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT’S primary role is to protect your interests and to oversee all the details of your transaction.

Because he/she adheres to high standards of professional conduct, your REAL ESTATE AGENT will always treat the buyer and the property seller fairly.

The agent has extensive knowledge of the real estate market

You can benefit from your REAL ESTATE AGENT’s extensive knowledge of changes and trends in the real estate sector.

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT can provide you with information on comparable prices, trends in your area, housing market conditions and more.

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT is committed to ongoing training in order to improve his/her skills and effectiveness in real estate negotiations.

Your REAL ESTATE AGENT is committed to acting in good faith by disclosing all relevant information about the property and by providing all the facts you will need to help you make one of the most important decisions of your life.

By entrusting the sale or the purchase of your property to a real estate agent who is a member of the Chambre immobilière de l’Outaouais, you will gain access to a team of more than 400 agents who will work for you through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS^®).

By letting your real estate agent – a member of the Chambre immobilière de l’Outaouais – handle your next real estate transaction, the odds will be very much in your favour.