Real estate information is readily available online now, as evidenced by the fact that you are reading this article.  That doesn't mean that it is any easier to buy a home without the help of an experienced real estate agent, it is not by any means.  It does make it easier to gain some familiarity with different areas and prices and that is an important benefit.

Today's real estate transaction involves a myriad of moving parts and detailed disclosures that are usually not available to the layman attempting to "go it alone".  Any of these steps or documents to lead to costly mistakes or litigation that could have been avoided in many cases.

I've heard a number of reasons for why buyers might try to buy without the help of a licensed agent:

• Commissions add to the purchase cost.  This is normally not the case as commissions are usually paid by the seller and are included in the buyer's purchase cost.
• Think they'll save money:  Buyers sometimes tell me that if they don't use an agent the seller will sell the house to them for the selling price less the commission.  I've never seen this to be true as sellers would rather keep the money themselves.
• They think buying a home is easy:  Buying a home is a very complicated process in today's world.  Countless disclosures, inspections, escrow paperwork, loan paperwork, closing paperwork, etc., etc, etc.  One missed step could lead to an expensive mistake and even litigation.  Why trust a heart operation to a foot doctor, or even worse to a med student doing his first procedure?

Buying a home in San Diego should be an exciting and stress-free experience leading to many happy years in your dream home.  The chances of that happening increase dramatically if it is done properly and managed by an experienced professional.

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