What are two key roles that a real estate advisor plays for their buyers?

How your real estate advisor is just like your doctor, accountant and attorney.

Three specific things about your real estate advisor that come into play when you are buying a home — and how you are benefiting directly from all of them.

A crucial part of a real estate advisor's value is in knowing what’s in all the stacks and piles of paperwork associated with buying a home — the offer, the disclosure, the closing documents — and making sure you understand what you are agreeing to.

The best real estate advisors in the world have expertise and experience that is invaluable, whether you are a buyer or a seller. But if you are the one purchasing a home, some of those advantages really come into play.

These days, because of the internet and social media, homes are easy to find on your own. So, what is the real value of a real estate agent now?