that agent fees are negotiable and not set by law. • Term and Termination: The duration of the agreement and conditions under which it can be terminated by either party. • Consumer Protection: Disclosures related to your rights, confidentiality, and any potential conflicts of interest. IMPORTANT t ANT to NOTE Entering into a buyer's agreement provides several benefits. First, it brings clarity to your relationship with your agent, ensuring that both parties understand their roles and responsibilities. Second, it demonstrates a commitment from your agent to dedicate their efforts to your home search. Lastly, it offers protection by safeguarding your interests and ensuring transparency throughout the transaction. By having a formal agreement, you can proceed with confidence, knowing that your agent is committed to helping you find your dream home while protecting your interests. You negotiate the length of time. Start off with 2 or 3 days as your committment to make sure you like them and they know what they are doing and are doing it.
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. IF:The agent is a full- time liaison between sellers and buyers. An agent will have ready access to other properties listed by other agents. Buyers’ and sellers’ agents know how to put a real estate deal together. A real estate agent will track down homes that meet your criteria, contact sellers’ agents, and secure appointments for viewing the homes and should always provide you proof of comparable priced homes that have recently sold in your area to ensure you are not overpaying. On their own, buyers have a more difficult time with these things especially knowing the information is true and correct as some people lie on the Internet. This is even
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