1. A REALTOR^® can sell your house for more money.

2. A REALTOR^® understands how to complete the many contracts, forms and disclosure statements required in a real estate transaction.

3. REALTORS^® do this full time

4. REALTORS^® have the market knowledge to price the home competitively.

5. REALTORS^® can be objective, handle criticism of the house, and focus on how well the homes suit a buyer.

6. REALTORS^® can assess buyers' ability to afford the property and help them locate the best places to obtain financing.

7. REALTORS^® know how to negotiate and overcome objections.

8. REALTORS^® can get the transaction closed.