If you are looking to purchase a home, who do you want to represent you? It used to be that Realtors all worked for the seller. In today’s world, Realtors can be a buyer’s agent or a seller’s agent.
When looking to purchase a home, I would recommend having a buyer’s agent represent you in the process. When you sign a buyer’s agent contract, your agent is agreeing to work for you and keeping your best interest in mind. Anything you discuss remains confidential between you and your agent. Signing the contract protects you and the Realtor. It protects you because you have somebody looking out for you and working for you. It protects the agent because they know you are going to buy a home through them.
Many people think if they call an agent who has a house listed that they can save money on the house. The reality is the listing agent is a seller’s agent and has total responsibility to the seller. They do not have the buyer’s interest in mind. Their job is to get the most money and best deal for their seller.
When it comes time for you to purchase a home, I would recommend interviewing an agent or two and see who you feel comfortable with and trust and who you feel will do the best job for you. When you find the right agent for you, sign a buyer’s agent contract and begin the process.
Happy house hunting!
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Very helpful. I appreciate the honesty.
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