conditions, and unexpected situations and is familiar with which conditions should be used, when they can safely be removed, and how to use the contract to protect you.
YOU WON'T NECESSARIL N'T NECESSARILY SAVE MONEY
The point of not using a real estate agent would be to save money, right? Otherwise, why would someone turn down professional assistance in finding a home?? However, it’s unlikely that both the buyer and the seller will reap the benefits of not paying real estate agents. Veterans looking to purchase a home sold by an owner without an agent may believe they can save money on the home by not having an agent involved, and so they look solely at FSBO houses. They might expect money to be saved and make an offer accordingly. Unless the buyer and seller agree to split the savings, they can’t both save that money—and that’s if the listing price was not already lowered to make it more market-attractive. Here’s a short list of the advantages that using a real estate agent can bring to your buying experience: • Education and experience • A buffer between you and the seller • Neighborhood knowledge • Price guidance • Market conditions information • Negotiation skills and confidentiality • The ability to handle paperwork The ability to handle closing questions • Relationships for future business For veterans looking to relocate to a new destination they may not be very familiar with, a real estate agent brings that on-the- 7
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