yourself can save you money when purchasing a “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) house, with the seller agreeing to lower the price to help cover agent fees, for many, a do-it-yourself home purchase could ultimately cost much more than the compensation of a real estate agent in the long run. In most home sales, there is a listing agent (the agent contracted by the seller to sell the property) and a selling agent (the agent who introduces the eventual buyer to the transaction). The selling agent is sometimes called the “buyer’s agent” because they typically work on behalf of a specific buyer, making it easier than explaining that the selling agent is not the listing agent but rather the buyer’s agent. Some real estate agents market themselves as “buyer’s agents,” “exclusive buyer’s agents,” or “buyer’s representatives.” These agents have chosen to build a business around finding homes for prospective buyers and managing the negotiations and transactions necessary for the purchase. They emphasize why a buyer shouldn’t go directly to the listing agent when purchasing real estate. A buyer who goes directly to the listing agent and allows that agent to “manage” both sides of the transaction works with an agent with conflicting responsibilities. Their duty is to secure the best price for the seller, which means they might not represent the buyer's interests at all. Those who market themselves as buyer’s agents indicate that they exclusively advocate for the buyer in a real estate transaction—something that is achievable if you hire them to represent you, usually for a percentage of the purchase price. Traditionally, the sellers have paid that percentage, but recent court rulings have challenged that convention. A buyer's agent is a real estate professional dedicated entirely to representing your interests as the buyer throughout the home-
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