WHY USE A BUYER’S AGENT
With the internet and mobile devices taking the market by storm, buyers have unprecedented access to property information at their fingertips, without depending on a real estate agent. Most public information is partial or outdated information that many online sources provide. A real estate agent has access to the latest and most current information days before it becomes public knowledge.A Professional Realtor® will be acting as your eyes, ears, and voice throughout the home-buying process and acting in your best interests. They will help you find your dream home and guide you every step of the buying process and it won’t cost you a cent, as the seller pays the commission to the Realtor®.A buyer’s agent will help you with the following:
•Be an adviser and advocate during the entire home-buying process•Take time to uncover the buyer’s needs and wants as well as what’s motivating their purchase•Educate buyers on current market conditions.•Find a way for buyers to attain as many of their needs as possible when dealing with the realities of the marketplace and/or specific financial constraints•Research homes in the area and sort through active listings to make suggestions after cross-referencing buyer’s needs (i.e. Which homes are located in areas that have retained home values? Which homes are located inside good school districts? Lower taxed areas? Easy work commutes? etc.)•Help buyers achieve their lifestyle needs with a different set of features than originally anticipated (this is particularly useful when dealing with financial constraints)•Aid buyers in narrowing their search until they have identified their top choices•Handle the ins and outs of the negotiation process including the preparation of all necessary forms when making an offer and/or counteroffer•Provide oversight and follow-up for any inspections deemed necessary•Counsel buyers on how to handle any repairs needed on the property•Be present at closing to ensure that all the buyer’s interests are protected