When it comes to intermediary, 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 that you’re selling, even if your property has not yet hit the market. • Your listing agent will have already covered and researched your neighborhood’s market to gain buyer inquiries, which means your agent will be working from all sides of the deal to sell your house faster, and with more incentive. • Your agent works together with corporate relocation buyers who need to find a house quickly, and they will ensure it’s your house that’s bought. There are also cons for the seller when it comes to intermediary, and they are: • You can’t be advised by your agent as thoroughly when they must act as intermediary because impartial facilitation is required. • Your listing agent is may not negotiate the best or highest price for you if they are also negotiating both the best and lowest terms for the buyer. • Your agent may inhibit access to your listing through buyers with agents. To avoid surprises or missteps in an intermediary sale, always ensure you have clarified important details with your agent ahead of time. You can do this by using an exclusive buyer agency agreement, or a listing agreement and ensure you are working
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