{"id":50,"date":"2015-03-19T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2015-03-19T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.craigarush.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2015-03-03T20:37:40","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T20:37:40","slug":"need-realtor-to-buy-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.craigarush.com\/blog\/need-realtor-to-buy-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Realtor to Buy a House?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The quick answer is no, you don\u2019t legally or otherwise need to hire a Realtor to buy a house. Ambitious home-seekers often start a house hunt on their own. They\u2019ll narrow down the style of homes they like, determine a budget, and maybe even go to a few open houses. But, soon the fun wears off and home-seekers realize that buying a home is not quite as easy as shopping for a new couch. They need a little help.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s where the Rush Team comes in. We\u2019re here, ready for you to bombard us with questions. It\u2019s Craig A. Rush\u2019s job to walk you through the entire home-buying process. He will represent you and your interests and act as a liaison between you and the sellers. Craig will be in constant communication with the local sellers and organize all appointments to take the burden off of your shoulders. Having a Realtor allows you to focus on what\u2019s most important \u2013 finding the perfect home, without having to deal with the behind-the-scenes work that accompanies home buying.<\/p>\n

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One of the most common reasons that people forego hiring a Realtor is because they think it will save them money. But, in almost all cases the seller pays commission on a sale, not the buyer! Many people aren\u2019t aware of this fact. Also keep in mind that Craig is a professional negotiator. He works day and night to ensure that when you\u2019re ready to buy a home, you make a fair and competitive offer. An offer so good that the sellers won\u2019t be able to refuse!<\/p>\n

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So, while you don\u2019t technically need a Realtor to buy a house, you will find that a Realtor makes your home buying experience simple, enjoyable, and rewarding. Find the perfect home<\/a> today with Craig A. Rush!<\/p>\n

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About Craig A. Rush <\/strong><\/p>\n

Craig A. Rush is an extremely experienced Realtor in the Toledo, Ohio area. He\u2019s backed by an excellent team who is ready to help homeowners and home-seekers have a smooth and enjoyable buying and selling experience. Contact the Rush Team today to find out how we can help make your home buying experience a pleasant one. Give our office a call at (419) 725-1807 or send us an email at craig@therushteam.com. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n

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Connect with Craig A. Rush on social media for the latest Toledo real estate news. <\/i><\/p>\n

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