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There’s no way around it — the process of buying and/or selling a home requires you to get personal with your Realtor®. With time, conversation, and plenty of leaning on your Realtor® for their professional expertise, you’re bound to build a relationship that’s beneficial for both parties. To jumpstart that process, here are five things every Realtor® would want you to know.

Like any other industry, real estate has a language all its own. As you embark on the buying/selling process, you’re bound to hear a million new terms and phrases. Certainly, one of the best parts of having a Realtor® is having a translator at the ready to help explain any term or step in the process that you don’t understand. To kick the language lessons off, here’s a mini-primer of 9 terms you’re likely to hear as you go about buying and selling a home with your Realtor®.

Buying a home is a big decision—no matter if it’s your first, fifth or tenth time. As you’re probably aware, there’s a lot to consider (which is probably why you’ve hired a Realtor®—well done, you). As you visit potential properties, here are ten questions we recommend asking while onsite.

There are a number of reasons people sell a home. As families grow and change, you may need more square footage or less. You might be relocating due to a job, or to be closer to family. No matter the reason, educate yourself on the process, and you’ll be equipped to have a successful sale of your home.

The home buying process can be overwhelming. We've developed a step-by-step guide to help you take steps in your journey to home-ownership.

Have you ever wondered what sets a licensed Realtor® apart from other real estate professionals? We're here to help with 9 reasons why you should use a Realtor® in your next home transaction.