GOING THE BUYER'S AGENT ROUTE
So, you’re ready to take the plunge and look for a place to call “home.” To get the most out of it, use a buyer’s agent to avoid a flurry of paperwork, stampedes of buyers competing for the same property, and other challenges. Home buying can be exciting and exhilarating, but it can also be complex and stressful — which is why having a pro by your side can make an enormous difference. As discussed, your now more familiar with difference between seller’s agents, buyers' agents, listing agents, and so on. You’re a buyer, so what’s a buyer’s agent? True to the name, buyer’s agents assist home buyers every step of the way. Buyers' agents will refer you to the best Mortgage Brokers, Home Inspectors, Condo document review companies, and Lawyers. In other words, your agent has a whole team of professionals that will help you ensure you are making the right decision plus they will save you a lot of money & help remove the stress of buying.
WHAT ELSE BUYER'S AGENTS DO FOR YOU
Your buyer’s agent will have a vast knowledge of the current real estate market for the area you are wanting to buy in, which will include title insurance, neighborhood amenities, re-salability, zoning issues, price trends, Poly B, asbestos, property taxes, wood foundations, encroachments, restrictive covenants, insurance, and many more issues. Once you meet with the buyer’s agent, they’ll generally help you determine your needs and wants when it comes to finding a home and a neighborhood. The agent will teach you what you can afford, help you set a budget, provide some insight on the current conditions of the market, and explain what you should expect while shopping for a home.
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