Why Use A Buyer Agent?
Buyer Agent -- Tom Vesolich -- RE/MAX
Allegiance
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We don't buy homes very
often so when we do it is imperative to use the services of someone
who is going to be working for you. And that is the Buyer
Agent.

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The purchase is many
faceted and you need someone who has the expertise to minimize any
problems that may arise.
- A buyer agent represents only you in
the transaction. In most instances, the seller will be represented
by an agent and you should be as well.
- The buyer's agent will help you
negotiate the best possible deal while a
seller's agent is obligated to obtain the best price for the seller.
- The negotiating capabilities of the
buyer's agent could save the buyer thousands of dollars. In the past
Money Magazine estimated as much as 5%.
- A buyer agent must maintain
confidentiality.
- The buyer agent provides a competitive
edge.
- Buyer agents can help you with any
home on the market, whether listed by another broker, a foreclosure,
for sale by owner, or government resale.
- In any purchasing decision it is
important for you to know the values of homes in a neighborhood. The
buyer agent can provide this type of information, as well as what a
home's good and bad points are.
- A buyer's agent can answer questions
that an agent working for the seller may not be permitted to.
Remember that a traditional seller agent is required by law to
protect the interests of the seller, while the buyer agent is
required to protect the interests of the buyer.
And all this is at no cost. You don't pay the buyer agent a
fee.