So you are on the fence whether or not your need an agent right? For buyers and sellers, there are both similar and different reasons why it pays to have an agent on your side. Today I’m going to talk about Buyers…
So you are on the search for your perfect home. You have been looking on the internet and found some that you like and want to see. You have also been to open houses to check homes out for yourself and have either been ignored, pestered or maybe charmed by an agent but still haven’t picked one because (as most of America likely agrees) its hard to trust people that are trying to “sell” you something.
Well in a perfect world (well, in my world too) your agent should be trustworthy and make you feel comfortable when you are around them. They have fiduciary duties to you when they represent you. They should communicate effectively and make sure that your questions get answered promptly. They are not there to “sell” you a home, they are there to advise you on the process of buying a home! In the end, it all comes down to who you trust and feel the most comfortable with. By choosing an agent instead of hopping around from open house to open house and calling all the different brokers on a sign again and again, you are missing out on a great benefit. And best of all, in my area, the buyers almost never (certain situations apply) pay for their agents commission. What a deal!
So lets say you have chosen your agent and they are excited and willing to help you. What can you do to make this relationship soar? Communicate! Now don’t worry, all buyers go through an evolving level of wants and needs, and things change. That is to be expected. But communication is key for you getting the most out of this relationship and it will help your agent to find you a home in the least painless, least stressful way possible. Do I have you convinced? Stay tuned for more….
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