So you have finally decided to ditch apartment living or maybe down size your current home or perhaps a new addition to the family is on its way and you just don’t have the space in your current home. These are all good reasons to start the home buying and selling processes. Then you must ask yourself “Do I really need a real estate agent?” and the answer is - Yes you do! This is one of the largest purchases you will ever make in your life and it is safe to say that the real estate market can be a vast and confusing process and you should really have an expert looking out for your best interests.