Get Real Help from a Real Estate Professional

by Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS® 08/04/2019

When looking to purchase real estate, you will have a lot of questions. That is where a real estate professional can help you out. Not only with the questions you currently have but with those things you did not even know to ask. At first, it may just be about the market in general. Is it time to buy? Is it time to sell? Or you may want to know about a new neighborhood or about buying raw land to build on. All those things need current and knowledgeable information: Information that your local real estate professional deals with daily. They know what the current market is doing, and they can get detailed information about specific neighborhoods so you can make educated decisions for you and your family. They can also provide you with county zoning requirements if you want to build or remodel. This information may change your mind about where you want to live.

Ask the locals

Real estate professionals are essential when looking to move into an area about which you have little or no knowledge. Not only do they provide information about the housing markets but most likely they are a member of the community and can provide you with everyday living information. They may be able to direct you to local farmer's markets, organic grocery stores or public dog parks. Professionals will also be able to point out to you what trends they see in the housing markets. Are there a lot of larger single-family units going on the market? Or are condominium developments grabbing most of the market sales in the area you want to live? They will know if home purchasers want RV-parking option or which homeowners associations do not allow it. They can also tell you what the area projections are for home values.

You do not know what you do not know

When it comes to the actual paperwork side of a real estate transaction, you will have peace of mind knowing that someone knows what all that legal jargon means and can explain it to you easily. They can also help you include any details in your offer or counteroffer that you may not have thought to add. When you work with a professional real estate agent, they can often have some insight into specific properties that can help you narrow your search. When you communicate in a personal and detailed way with them what you are looking for when buying or selling a property, your agent can serve you to the best of their ability.

Talk with a local real estate professional today to get a current market analysis of your home.

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About the Author

Bill and Aby Brooks, REALTORS®

Aby’s understanding of excellent customer service stems from her extensive professional background. Prior to earning her real estate license in 2005, along with her college degree that focuses on business and engineering, Aby was the head of purchasing, inventory and quality assurance for an OEM medical and aerospace manufacturing company. Known by her clients and fellow realtors for her tenacity, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail, as a full-time realtor, she is also appreciated for her quick response to her client’s needs. Aby has been an avid horse rider and owner since the age of eight, with her husband Billas a local firefighter/EMT they are very active within the community. Bill served as a US Army Airborne Ranger in 75th Ranger Regiment, he is a combat-wounded veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Bill's background as facility Manager for an International metals company and as a firefighter/EMT gives him the experience, attention to detail and the desire to go above and beyond to serve his customers. The Brooks' serve on the board of a local non-profit (501c3) that gives back to the veterans, first responders and their families. The Brooks family resides on their small ranch in Manatee County. Aby& Bill excel in all types of real estate and their passion is helping people. “We genuinely like people, growing up in Sarasota and Manatee counties and now raising our own family here, it is an absolute pleasure to share our growing area with newcomers and reminisce with longtime residents. Our area has so much to offer and it is our business to help folks buy and sell their own piece of paradise.”