hile many homeowners access to this resource. An
turn to a real estate experienced buyer’s agent can use
agent when selling their the MLS to find homes that meet
property, not very many home your specific parameters.
buyers turn to a buyer’s agent
when purchasing real estate. It’s 2) Big Savings of Time
very surprising that buyers try It can take months or even
to “go it alone” when making a longer to research neighborhoods,
purchase that will affect their building plans, architectural
finances and their lifestyle for details, and the real estate
years to come. The average person market. A good buyer’s agent can
spends around 1/3 of their income not only do all the research for
on their home, so any mistakes you – he or she can also help you
made when buying a home can add translate your lifestyle needs
up to huge losses. A good buyer’s into a home purchase. Simply tell
agent is a professional with the a buyer’s agent what you are
insight into the market that looking for and he or she will do
every buyer needs. A qualified all the work in finding you a
agent offers: list of homes that match what you
are looking for. A buyer’s agent
1) Full Access to the MLS has helped many buyers in your
Only realtors can fully access a position and with his or her
powerful tool known as The help, you can spend your time
Multiple Listing Service (MLS), looking at homes that meet your
which lists approximately 99% of wants and needs.
homes for sale within a given
market. The MLS is a 3) Representation
comprehensive list of all homes Real estate agents hired by home
that have been listed by sellers enter into legally
realtors, and a buyer’s agent has binding agreements that require
them to act in the best interest 6) Industry Contacts
of the seller at all times. A A good buyer’s agent has access
buyer’s agent, on the other hand, to a quality closing team that
will use their expertise to act may consist of an inspector,
in your best interests. Your listing agent, loan officer,
agent can coach you through every appraiser, insurance agent,
step of the buying process. If general contractors, and others.
the seller has professional help, By working with this team, your
shouldn’t you? buyer’s agent can help ensure
that your home purchase is as
4) Negotiating Power hassle-free and as positive as
A Buyer’s Agent will run a possible.
Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
to establish the Fair Market 7) Peace of Mind
Value (FMV) on a property. This A buyer’s agent acts as a second,
not only helps to ensure that you professional opinion on one of
will not end paying more than a the largest decisions of your
home is worth, but it also means life. By working with a
that a buyer’s agent can professional, you can rest
professionally negotiate price on assured that you are making the
your behalf. right decisions for you. Working
with an expert, you know that you
5) Experience can avoid some of the common
The average homebuyer will pitfalls that can affect home
purchase just 3-5 homes in their buyers.
lifetime. A good buyer’s agent
will help in buying that many Buying a home can be exciting and
homes per month. An agent simply fun. However, no matter what sort
has the experience most buyers do of real estate transaction you
not. are interested in making, a
buyer’s agent is a must. A real mistakes and can help you feel
estate professional who more comfortable as you make your
specializes in working with decisions.
buyers can help you avoid costly
About the Author:
Eric Bramlett currently manages his Central Austin real estate Guide, his Tulsa Realtor website, & his Austin Apartments Guide.
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