The wonderful world of real estate is full of twists, turns, negotiations, and legalese. Most people struggle to grasp the language and terms clearly. If ASL, American Sign Language, is their primary language, having a realtor fluent in ASL could be quite helpful. Deaf clients are often underserved in real estate dealings.<\/p>\n
There can be a language and communication issue<\/a> when deaf customers work with hearing agents. Nobody needs any disadvantage when the paperwork is signed. People need to be able to follow along in every conversation and negotiation well, to understand what is being offered and what they are agreeing to. An ASL-fluent real estate agent is an excellent way for deaf people to fully participate in and understand their own real estate transactions.<\/p>\n No matter what, people need a realtor who\u2019ll lead the way, guiding them through the intricacies of the contracts and terms, and advocating for them when needed. With every step of buying a home or property, most customers have questions. Therefore, for deaf people, finding a realtor who speaks their primary language, ASL, is a key factor.<\/p>\n It isn\u2019t always easy to find realtors in your area who are fluent in ASL, but we found Amy Seely<\/a>, of The Seely Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas. Seely grew up with deaf parents and has used ASL her whole life.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause I grew up with deaf parents, I feel that it\u2019s my duty to help the hearing and the deaf communities,\u201d says Seely.<\/p>\n