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<\/p>\nYou’re out on a Sunday afternoon looking at open houses in your favorite neighborhoods. \u00a0You aren’t really serious. \u00a0You are “just looking”. \u00a0You see a cute house with great curb appeal, so you stop by. \u00a0You fall in love with the house! \u00a0The agent asks you to fill out the open house info sheet, and there’s a spot for “are you working with an agent”. \u00a0Do you put “yes” or “no”?<\/p>\n
If no- then please check out the list below on why you need a buyers agent.<\/p>\n
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Here are 5 reasons you need a buyers agent representing YOU when you buy a home (existing or new construction):<\/p>\n
1- A Realtor\u00ae will represent your best interest. \u00a0If you are not represented, a listing agent should disclose to you that you are considered a customer, not a client. \u00a0Their #1 priority is the seller in this circumstance. \u00a0If they are also a Realtor\u00ae, it is their duty to treat you fairly, but anything you say will be disclosed to their client, the seller.<\/p>\n
2- A Realtor\u00ae is knowledgeable. \u00a0Here’s a personal example. \u00a0Twenty plus years ago my husband and I bought a piece of property. \u00a0Neither side was represented. \u00a0When my next door neighbor asked me to represent her in the sale of her home, unknowing to ALL of us, \u00a0we had a huge easement on our property for anyone to use. \u00a0Thank goodness she\u00a0agreed to do a quit claim to remove the easement.<\/p>\n
3- Most time you do not negotiate a better price on your own. \u00a0An agent representing you has accurate data from the homes sold in the area and current market conditions. You can not count on data from real estate web sites alone. \u00a0A good agent will know how to present the best possible price for a home. Even in new construction, you’ll find extras that only a real estate agent may know to ask for. \u00a0The commission paid is already negotiated between the seller and the listing agent. \u00a0If you are not represented, the listing agent will receive the full commission and you have not had anyone representing your side.<\/p>\n
4- If you are only looking on Zillow, you’ll miss many “new listings’ that are on the market and gone the same day. \u00a0You’ll also miss out on “word of mouth” or “pocket listings”. \u00a0These are listings that a potential seller has communicated to agents they “want” to sell, but are not ready to put their home on the market. \u00a0This may be a way to grab a home before it hits the open market.<\/p>\n
5- Between a signed contract and the closing table, you’ll have many obstacles to overcome. \u00a0Let your agent guide you through the inspection process and the appraisal process. \u00a0Your agent will also offer help with any lenders you are working with. \u00a0Recently a major bank denied a loan 1 day before the financing contingency expired for one of our clients. \u00a0Thanks to their buyers agent, she was able to contact her preferred lender and he saved the deal.<\/p>\n
Let us help you navigate through the process of buying your next home. \u00a0Call, text or email me at 770-330-7477 or Jill.Rice@me.com<\/p>\n
I hope to hear from you soon! \u00a0Jill<\/p>\n
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