The real benefit of having your own agent is to have his or her advice on the true market value of the property. Once you know the value, you are in a position to negotiate for the best price and terms. Having a buyer's/seller's agent gives you the services of a professional to advise you on the best way to negotiate for what you want. Experience helps here.

A true buyer's/seller's agent will be able to help you through home inspection and the details to closing. Again, experience helps here. A good agent can tell you whether the problems you are seeing on inspection are unusual or typical, whether you are getting a fair deal after inspection, whether the seller is expecting too much from you in terms of closing times, access to the home before closing and other issues. He or she knows good attorneys inspectors and lenders and can help coordinate all the way to closing.

Whether buying or selling, you need a professional you can count on. My years of experience have taught me that treating a client right, is essential in this business. "Service You Can Count On" isn't just a motto-it's a serious  business philosophy.