Why I'm on LinkedIn:To attract clients who will benefit from what I have to offer.To network with professionals so I can offer the best referrals to my clients who need service and products I do not provide.Why Hire a Real Estate Agent?1. Education & ExperienceYou don't need to know everything about buying and selling real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does. The trick is to find the right person. For the most part, they all cost about the same. Why not hire a person with more education and experience than you?2. Neighborhood KnowledgeAgents either possess intimate knowledge or they know where to find the industry buzz about your neighborhood.3. Price GuidanceContrary to what some people believe, agents do not select prices for sellers or buyers. However, an agent will help to guide clients to make the right choices for themselves.4. Market Conditions InformationReal estate agents can disclose market conditions, which will govern your selling or buying process. Many factors determine how you will proceed.5. Negotiation Skills & ConfidentialityTop producing agents negotiate well because, unlike most buyers and sellers, they can remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction and because they are skilled. It's part of their job description. Good agents are not messengers, delivering buyer's offers to sellers and vice versa.6. Handling Volumes of PaperworkOne-page deposit receipts were prevalent in the early 1970s. Today's purchase agreements run 10 pages or more. One tiny mistake or omission could land you in court or cost you thousands.7. Answer Questions After ClosingEven the smoothest transactions that close without complications can come back to haunt. For example, taxing authorities that collect property tax assessments, doc stamps or transfer tax can fall months behind and mix up invoices, but one call to your agent can straighten out the confusion.