Many consumers approach the housing market thinking that they may not need a realtor; that they're not that important in the home buying process. Currently, and with so much technology and information at our fingertips, it is easy to feel like a self-made expert after a few web searches and taps of a â??smartâ? phone. The reality is, however, that having a realtor on your side is important for many reasons. The main reason is that you need a professional on your side when making a large purchase, like a house, arguably one of the largest purchases of your lifetime.

A good realtor does not operate â??part-timeâ? and will have many tools available at their disposal to help educate you through the process of buying or selling a home. You want an agent who is familiar with the neighborhoods you are looking in and who can provide you with important geographical information, such as information about school districts in the area. The simple fact is that you need help when buying a home and no one can help you more than a real estate agent. At RP Funding, we are committed to helping make our clients home buying experience as easy and stress-free as possible. In an effort to uphold this ideology, we have created a real estate agent â??pledge programâ? which encourages real estate professionals to put the home buyersâ?? needs first during the home buying or selling process. You can view a copy of our Pledge Code of Ethics as well as search a list of all the agents who have joined our pledge program by visiting our website at www.rpfunding.com/thepledge.cfm. If you're buying a home, know the pledge. As always, shop around for a reputable agent. Compare quotes and do your due diligence to find the right agent for you. You'll be glad you did. For further information, please feel free to contact our office at (321) 397-4420.