Using a Realtor when buying or selling is important because it's complicated, stressful, and intricate. You need a professional watching out for you, whether it's in helping you prep your home for the market, pricing your home for the market, reducing your liability, negotiating on your behalf, and helping you navigate the Home Buying or Home Selling Process. There's so much more that goes into these transactions than people realize. Without a good Realtor, you will likely leave money on the table! According to the National Association of Realtors, 86% of home buyers choose to use a realtor for their purchase, and as mentioned above, in most instances, it's free for the home buyer!