How do you find a good real estate agent to represent you when you're buying?

Answer 1

Find an agent that is an ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) and has been in business for several years.

We are trained to be great negotiators, to protect your interests, to pull comps for you before you buy so you are assured you aren't overpaying for a house, etc. We can usually check to see how much is owed on a home, which helps with negotiations We experienced agents usually also have access to the best Home Inspectors, the best Real Estate Attornies and the best lenders to refer you too! If you need a referral to an ABR email me!

Good luck!

Vicki Watzlawick
Broker Owner
Exit Platinum Realty
www.vickisdreamhomes.com

Answer 2

Yes and No. If you are knowledgeable and professionally knowledgeable in handling real-estate issues as well as street-smart, then by all means, do it yourself. But you are not necessary saving any monies.

Or you can get the Real estate agent to represent to help you
a. determine whether you can buy (financially and legally);
b. help you to narrow the choice of your dream homes ideal (so many variations besides prices, no of bedroom, kitchen requirement, location, prices etc);
c. determine if the property seller can sell (financially and legally - some of them can be undischarged bankrupt or not the sole-owner of the property or might not have full authority in handling the transaction etc);
d. Negotiate the best / fair price based on market research rather than seller's asking price.
e. Assist you in the closing process where-by handling of the option to purchase, your cheque etc. Some seller can take you cheque and run away.

There are alot more... So unless you are in the right frame of mind and are educated. Then go ahead. In most purchase and sales of property, usually the seller will pay both the buyer agent and seller agent for private property in normal practice. (check out IEA website).

Answer 3

First I want to say - VOODOO, your and idiot!!!

As a new home buyer, let me explain how this all works, incase you do not understand, as allot people do not.

If you just drive around and call an agent off of a sign from in front of a home with a For Sale Sign on it, that agent represents the Sellers and will be looking out for the Seller’s best interest.

A Buyer’s rep, will be looking out for YOUR best interest.

How do they get paid? – Good question that most people also do not understand.

No sale, no pay! They do not get paid by the Buyers, nor do they truly get paid by the Sellers. They get paid by what the Seller’s agent is willing to share with the Buyer’s Rep (Disclosed in the MLS) of what he or she is getting paid by the home’s owner.

Won’t using a Buyers Rep change the price we are going to pay? – The answer is NO and here’s why.

A Seller’s agent makes a deal with the Sellers to list, market and sell the home for a percentage, let say 6%. The Sellers are going to pay 6% no matter if a Buyer’s Agent is used or not. What it comes down to is, will the Seller’s agent keep all 6% by selling the home to a Buyer that has no representation, or keep only some of it by sharing it with a Buyer’s rep. Seller’s agents do this to get more people to look at the home and get it sold faster.

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Need a good Realtor?

I can recommend an experienced Realtor from your area that will give you OUTSTANDING service! I work with a network of Realtors across North America.
http://www.pauld-kw.com
http://www.bhammls.com/dziedzic

I will personally guarantee the service my friend will give you.

Answer 4

Referrals are always best. Friends, family, co-workers are the best bet. Your buyers agent works for you and not the seller, so make certain that their wants are in-line with your needs. If you have a broker or banker you are currently working with, I'd ask them too. Good luck!

Answer 5

Get a reliable recommendation.
You want to find someone with a lot of knowledge and experience - so ask your co-workers, your Boss, your friends, your Family.