THE BUYER'S AGENT
A seasoned buyer’s agent is a rare commodity in the real estate business. Many so-called buyer’s agents are actually rookie agents working under listing (selling) agents, attempting to represent buyers.

An authentic buyer’s agent is a home buyer’s advocate. A buyer’s agent is a specialist in the home search process. He or she is trained on the home buyer’s needs, researching daily for homes that match your buying criteria and then previewing those properties. The buyer’s agent invests the necessary time so that you find the home that is right for you.

A buyer’s agent is prepared to protect and advocate your interests as a home buyer. For example, a buyer’s agent holds a seller responsible for covering the costs required to get the property in order before the sales transaction is closed. In fact, a buyer’s agent may recommend cancelling the transaction, and thereby forgoing his/her commission, if the terms are not in your best interest!

A buyer’s agent protects your deposit and other monies involved in the transaction so that you do not forfeit your deposit if problems arise, e.g., the seller doesn’t fulfill his obligations. In this regard, a buyer’s agent may also recommend that the subject property be inspected and that warranties on home appliances be obtained.

Buyer's agents are specialists in negotiating and structuring the transaction in the buyer’s best interests. They have experience in getting more purchase offers accepted because they know how to work with sellers and sellers’ agents. They remove potential conflicts of interest that can exist between general selling agents and you as the buyer, and in allowing the other parties to feel comfortable in knowing that they transaction will close on time.

Buyer’s agents show more available homes in the marketplace, including homes that are for sale by owner (FSB0), than general sales agents. They will show you exclusive listings, probate sales, bank repossessions or foreclosure properties when available. They will also drive the neighborhoods to uncover homes not listed in the the realtor Multiple Listing Services (MLS) system, and even have systems allowing you to buy directly from the sellers of homes that are not yet on the market!

Perhaps best of all, a buyer’s agent will greatly lessen or even remove the pressure that often exists in purchasing a home through general sales agents. A buyer’s agent spends the necessary time with you, working with you at your pace, so that you purchase the the right property for you. In short, the buyer’s agent works for YOU, the buyer.

SUMMARY OF BUYER'S AGENT ADVANTAGES
► Increased Home Buying Choices. Accomplished through expanded databases and strategic home search techniques, maximizing the number of homes that match your criteria.

► Protection of Your Best Interests. Removal of conflicts of interest that exist in general real estate practices, the provision of all critical information, and a watchdog advocacy ensuring the seller complies with all of the agreement’s terms.

► Efffective Use of Your Time. Complete research presented to you on properties that match your criteria, and the viewing of homes on your schedule.

► Financing Options. Most comprehensive resources in residential lending, allowing you to get the best loan to fit your particular needs.

► Buyer’s Agent Network. Seasoned and proven buyer’s agents, hand-selected based on their specialized training and experience in representing buyers. The highest level of integrity and knowledge of real estate practice are prerequisites to being part of this network.

Remember, a buyer’s agent gets paid like any other real estate agent –-- by the selling side of the transaction –-- so you do not pay for any real estate costs. You will still be responsible for the closing costs on the loan, which are separate from the cost of the property itself. The good news, though, is that these costs have dropped drastically in the current competitive real estate market.

So, you now know what we know: there are real advantages to using a buyer’s agent. To facilitate this advantage to you, the buyer, the Real Estate Club® operates an independent referral service, enabling you to choose the right agent from a pool of top level buyer’s agents.

To be referred to a buyer’s agent within the Real Estate Club® network, please submit the form on the left. Happy house hunting!

If you would like to make an appointment to discuss how to maximize your home equity when selling, please submit the form to the left or call 858 270-1995. 

 

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