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Why an Experienced Real Estate Agent is Worth Her Weight in Gold!

Why an Experienced Real Estate Agent

is Worth Her Weight in Gold!

If you’ve never purchased a home yourself (or it’s been a number of year since you have), it may seem tempting to “go it alone” – choosing to not hiring a real estate agent guide you through the path to homeownership.
That would be a B I G mistake!
Because an experienced real estate agent makes her job look so easy, many people underestimate all that she does to best serve her clients.
Here are 3 reasons why hiring a savvy, passionate & experienced real estate professional will save you money, time (and a whole lot of stress):
1. Access to Listings Before They Hit the Market. 
Think Zillow is the be-all-end all? Absolutely NOT true! A connected & savvy agent knows her market AND is a trusted colleague of agents in the region and, as a result, she becomes aware of hot properties even BEFORE they hit the market. (That’s particularly important in today’s “seller’s market.”) Don’t trust to a computer what only a person can do expertly.
2. Skilled Negotiation Skills.
Real estate negotiation is an art unto itself. It’s not like any ordinary contract. When you submit an offer you want the guidance of someone who knows the nuances of a transaction. To get the job done. Don’t leave to chance this all-important bid for your dream home!
3. An Eye on the Details (so you don’t have to worry). 
In any transaction there are deadlines to meet. If you miss them, it could mean you either lose the house you want or get “stuck” in a house you don’t. Only an experienced agent can ensure you don’t make a bad decision.
Contact me at 719-648-2288 or rhumaguard@gmail.com 

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Welcome to Grainger Realty! We are a family owned real estate company serving the Cripple Creek and Victor District. We handle residential, land and ranch properties, along with commercial properties. Ruthie is a 5th generation native to Victor 3rd generation cattle rancher and 2nd generation real estate broker. In 2018 Ruthie earned her CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and SRS (Sellers Representative Specialist) designations. in 2019 she achieved her Committed to Excellence certificate from the National Association of Realtors and the PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) certificate from the National Association of Realtors. We are active in our community through non-profits and other organizations. Reed and Ruthie the father daughter team also run cattle around Victor. Ruthie is active in her local Elks lodge and enjoys spending time with her family out on the ranch.