activities, restaurants, shopping centers, and schools nearby.
Your agent is responsible for ensuring inspections of the homes and the disclosures therein are complete. They’re also responsible for ensuring coordination and completion through the roof inspector, lawyers, lenders, and all other professionals involved in purchasing the home. You won't have to negotiate if bargains are needed over the price. Your buyer’s agent will do that for you and sign the final closing documents. They will be present whenever there are documents to go through and sign.
DUAL AGENCY: THE BASICS
A “dual agency” relationship occurs when a buyer is represented by a brokerage firm that controls the listing. Once an agent represents the seller and the buyer within the same transaction, the situation is known as “dual agency.” In multiple places, this is illegal because of the conflicts of interest that can arise regarding the broker. All agents are responsible for informing their clients of all potential risks that could arise due to conflicts of interest. Legally, In rare cases where there is limited agents, agents are allowed to work on both sides of transaction with full disclosure and full consent from the clients. Regarding dual agency, there are definite advantages for the seller. • Trust has already been gained with your listing agent, so representation for the buyer has been established. • Your agent brought you the buyer, knowing you’re selling,
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