In this episode, Gabino Ortiz, REALTOR at RE/MAX Elie in Mission, Texas, gives a brief description of what real estate agents mean when they say that a property is UNDER CONTRACT.

Very often, when people start the home buying process for the first time, they simply start calling the phone numbers on the FOR SALE signs they see on some of the homes on their way to work, to their child’s school or when they start driving around an area they like.

Many people don’t realize that when they call the phone number on the sign that has been placed on the lawn of the house that’s for sale, that REALTOR has placed the sign informing the public that the owner has signed a “REPRESENTATION” agreement with them to sell their home. What this means is that the REALTOR is now looking out for the best interest of the home seller as their client and not necessarily looking out for the people interested in that particular home.

Most people don’t have an idea what a REALTOR actually does. They just know that the real estate agent on the sign probably has the keys to the property and someone has to call them to open the house so they can see it from the inside.

Okay, before you call a phone number on the lawn of a home for sale, you need to do some research and hire a professional REALTOR to represent you. A licensed REALTOR will guide you through the entire process and can show you any home that is for sale by any other agent and even some homes that may be for sale by their owner. There are many benefits of being "represented" as a home buyer by a REALTOR, but the number one reason to have a professional by your side as a home buyer is that YOU DON’T NEED TO PAY THEM. That’s right! The REALTOR you hire to represent you will work for you FOR FREE! How? Well, he gets paid by the real estate agent representing the home seller. Simply put, the agent representing the seller wants other real estate agents to bring a qualified buyer and he or she will share the commission the home seller has agreed to pay the REALTOR representing them.

So before you start calling all the different phone numbers on the signs of REALTORS, do your research online, ask your friends, relatives or even your coworkers and hire a professional REALTOR that will use their knowledge and skills and is willing to put your interests above their own.

I hope you have found this podcast useful. This is Gabino Ortiz, REALTOR with RE/MAX Elite out of Mission Texas down in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley.

Until next time, Thank you for listening and may God Bless You!

Hello, my name is Gabino Ortiz. I am a licensed realtor with RE/MAX Elite out of Mission, Texas down in the vibrant and rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley. Working with me, you’re going to realize that I am a professional, very down to earth, caring individual. Whether you would like me sell your property or help you find the home of your dreams, I will make sure to always keep you informed and up to date on the status of your property throughout the whole process.

One of the main reasons why my clients love to work with me is because I am very straightforward and I never mislead or tell my clients what they want to hear just so I can look better. With me, honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. I never persuade my clients to submit an offer on a property they don’t want or may not fit their needs.

If I have to show my buyers a large number of properties or if it takes us a year or more to find the best property for them, that’s fine. Being part of a global company such as RE/MAX, allows me to market my clients' properties not only on a local level but also on a worldwide platform. With a network of investors always looking to buy or sell properties in South Texas, I can get your property listed and sold in record time.

What really sets me apart from other agents is my ability to get the job done and keep my clients informed throughout the entire process. Having lived in McAllen Texas for over 40 years and dealing with professional business owners has really helped me understand the dynamics of our growing communities.

I use state of the art tools and software to attract the most amount of attention to the properties my clients trust me with. Not only do I place my client’s listings in the MLS, I also strive to highlight and market the best qualities about their property on facebook, Instagram, Twitter and various other social media platforms. I use high quality photos, drone videos and in some cases virtual tours to attract and match their property to the perfect buyer.

I look forward to meeting with you and earning your business. Please contact me by phone, email, text message or any other way you would like us to communicate.

Thank you and may God Bless you!

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