Do I Need a Realtor?
That depends. Do you know what a realtor does for you? One aid to determining this is the Closing Statement. Examine each service listed and determine who provides the service.
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Title search: provided by attorney
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Survey: provided by surveyor
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Title insurance: provided by insurance company
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Pest control letter: provided by pest control company
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Mortgage and closing: provided by mortgage company and attorney
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Inspection: provided by inspector
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Insurance: provided by buyer/insurance company
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Appraisal: provided by appraisal company
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Credit report: ordered by mortgage company
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Advertising of property: realtor
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Showing of property: realtor