December 2015 — Real Estate & Home Builders Guide — Page 3M
Information Provided by
Jeana M. Beck
Subscriber Relations
Representative, RMLS TM
Association Executive Officer,
Columbia Basin and Union County
Board of REALTORS ®
RMLS TM - Eastern Oregon Office
1055 S. Hwy 395, Suite 232
PO Box 751
Hermiston, OR 97838
541-567-5186 - Office
541-282-3889 – Cell
541-289-7320 – Fax
One constant is that Eastern Oregon is represented by an educated, professional group of REALTORS® t hat all adhere to the strict REALTOR® Code
of Ethics. The future looks bright for Eastern Oregon and our REALTORS® are ready to assist you wi th all your real estate needs.
7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®
REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and
subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers:
1. An expert guide. Selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and othe r technical
documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mi stakes. Also,
there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work with a professional who can speak the language .
2. Objective information and opinions. REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools,
and more. They also have objective information about each property. REALTORs®can use that data to he lp you
determine if the property has what you need.
3. Property marketing power. Property doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. A large share of real e state sales
comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts with previous clients, friends, and family. When a property is
marketed by a REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will genera lly
prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.
4. Negotiation knowledge. There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at every
angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that allows you the flexibility you need to
take that next step.
5. Up-to-date experience. Most people sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between
each sale. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change. REALTORS®handle hundreds of
transactions over the course of their career.
6. Your rock during emotional moments. A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for mo st people,
property represents the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps
you stay focused on the issues most important to you.
7. Ethical treatment. Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on profe ssionalism
and protection of the public. As a REALTOR®’s client, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all
transaction-related matters.