Do You Need a Specialized Real Estate Agent?

If you have started a search for a real estate agent, you might have already realized that most agents have a specialty and tout themselves as experts on a type of property they typically work with—local experts, lakefront experts, luxury condo experts and so on. These are the general specializations. A New York City real estate agent has a vastly different expertise than a Brandon, Florida Real Estate Agent. Even a seller’s agent can vary in skill set from a buyer’s agent.

At HOMM Real Estate Services, we provide expert real estate agents with decades of experience specializing in the Tampa area both with buying and selling, out of state buying or selling, property management and new home construction. The importance of these distinctions can cost you if you don’t work with an expert agent. For example, if purchasing a new construction home, the builder might have cost heavy clauses in the contract that the average homebuyer might miss. A new build expert Realtor® will know about those clauses, can negotiate accordingly on the homebuyers behalf and can consequently save you money.

The specifications can get more granular. There are certain designations that often mean a Realtor® has had training or taken courses to get certification in the expertise. The National Association of Realtors® offers advanced designations to help consumers choose the right agent. Here are just a few certifications that address unique circumstances:

• Military Relocation Professional – (MRP): These specialists have been trained on benefits and programs available for military families and have expertise in VA funding. 
• Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource – (SFR): Navigating the lender requirements for selling a distressed property requires expertise. These agents have been trained to help homeowners in these situations. 
• Green Designations – (GREEN): A GREEN agent can offer information about sustainable building, restoration, remodeling and energy efficiency standards. 
• Accredited Buyer’s Representative – (ABR): Agents with this designation have learned how to offer home buyers superior service.
• Certified Residential Specialist – (CRS): This is the highest credential awarded to residential agents and guarantees a high level of experience. 
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist – (SRES): Agents with this specialized certification are specially equipped to help senior citizens with their real estate needs. 
• Real Estate Negotiation Expert – (RENE): This certification means the agent has taken negotiation classes with NAR and has passed advanced technique training. 

Each homebuyer has unique needs. In order to meet those needs, work with a specialized real estate agent like the ones we have at HOMM Real Estate Services. We can save you time, money and hassle.                                                                     

HOMM Real Estate Services, located in the Brandon, Florida, Tampa is focused to Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk Counties. As a full-service general real estate company, we specialize in general real estate, home buyers, home sellers, new home construction, rentals, tenants and landlords and property management.