Why Hire a Real Estate Agent?

Education & Experience

You don’t need to know everything about buying and selling real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does. We’re all looking for more precious time in our lives, and hiring pros gives us that time. Ronnie and Cathy Matthews have been in the real estate business for over 20 years and sell over 900 homes per year. Our team of professionals will guide you every step of the way through the selling process.

Market Knowledge & Information

Agents should possess intimate knowledge of the market and they know where to find the industry buzz about your neighborhood. Work with an agent like Ronnie and Cathy Matthews, who knows the market inside and out. They will use their knowledge of the market to highlight all of the best features and benefits of your home, your neighborhood and surrounding areas to captivate the buyer audience and draw them to view your home.

Professional Guidance

Real estate agents should disclose market conditions, which will govern your selling process and how you will proceed. Data such as the average per square foot cost of similar homes, median and average sales prices, average days on market and ratios of list-to-sold prices, among other criteria, will give you the information you need to ultimately guide you on how you will proceed on the sale of your home.

Professional Networking

There are over 20,000 agents in Houston that can bring a buyer to your home. Ronnie and Cathy Matthews network with agents across the entire Houston area to obtain maximum exposure for your home! Our team also networks with other professionals who provide services that you will need to use for repairs and remodeling. Ronnie and Cathy Matthews can recommend vendors who have a reputation for efficiency, competency, and competitive pricing, and can give you a list of references with whom they have worked and provide background information to help you make a wise selection.

Guaranteed Performance & Honesty

Trust your intuition. Your agent should speak from the heart while disclosing facts. Ask your agent for a personal guarantee to sell your home. If the agent will not guarantee performance and release you from a listing upon request, you do not want to hire her.

Negotiation Skills

Top producing agents negotiate well because they are skilled and, unlike most buyers and sellers, they can remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction. It’s part of their job description. Good agents are not messengers only delivering buyer’s offers to sellers and vice versa. They are professionals who are trained to present their client’s case in the best light and agree to hold client information confidential from competing interests. Ronnie and Cathy Matthews will negotiate on your behalf, and help you get the most for your home. You want an aggressive negotiator, not some one who is out to make a quick sale at your expense.

Contract/Paperwork knowledge

Today’s purchase agreements are lengthy and that does not include any special required addendums or disclosures. One tiny mistake or omission could land you in court or cost you thousands. Realtors offer knowledge of paperwork and make sure that all T’s are crossed and I’s are dotted!

Developing a Partnership for the Future

The basis for an agent’s success and continued career in Real Estate is referrals. Few agents would survive if their livelihood was dependent on consistently drumming up new business. This emphasis gives agents strong incentives to make certain clients are happy and satisfied. It also means that an agent who stays in the business will be there for you when you need to hire an agent again. Choose Ronnie and Cathy Matthews! We are your Realtor for life!