agent is only working for the buyer, it's their job to uncover any information that may affect the buyer's decision to buy the property. Example: I once represented a buyer who wanted to buy a home with Pine Shakes. The buyer was under the impression the shakes were cedar, after learning the maintenance pine shakes require, he decided to purchase another home. A good buyer's agent uses technology, networking, and marketing to locate the right property for their client, but the most important job begins once they find the right property the buyers want to make an offer on.
MORE ACCESS TO THE REAL ES O THE REAL ESTATE MARKE TE MARKET
A real estate agent will have better access to the market and a special knowledge of local conditions. The agent is a full-time liaison between sellers and buyers. An agent who is a member of the Canadian Real Estate Association (AKA) Multiple Listing Service or (MLS) uses a software program that gives them access to all properties listed in real time. Realtor.ca and other agent websites can have a delay of anywhere from 12 to 24 hours. Some of the most well priced and desired properties can sell within that time frame. A real estate agent will track down homes that meet your criteria, contact the sellers’ agent, and secure appointments for viewing the homes. On their own, buyers have a more difficult time with these things especially since agents have key access and can book several properties to view consecutively in the same day. Without a buyer's agent this can be even more difficult when a buyer is relocating, on a time crunch due to a divorce, or new employment opportunity where timing is crucial.
NEGOTIATING IS HARDER ON YOUR OWN
A real estate agent will keep the transaction “at arm’s length,”
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