Buying a house involves plenty of trust, but “trust me” should never replace checking the facts. A realtor can explain the listing, arrange showings, negotiate terms, and help move a deal along, but buyers still need to verify important details that could affect their money, safety, and future plans.
That does not mean a realtor intends to mislead anyone. Real estate professionals work with information that can change, and some questions require an inspector, insurer, lender, government office, attorney, or other specialist to answer properly. A beautiful kitchen can sell a house, but it cannot tell anyone whether the basement floods every spring.
