However, it’s unlikely that both the buyer and the seller will reap the benefits of not paying real estate agents. Buyers looking to purchase a home sold by 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 • 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
It’s extremely important to know the “ins and outs” of real estate agents before you bring one along with you to help in your search for a home, just so that you know what to expect, and what will be expected of you.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST AGENT FOR YOUR NEEDS UR NEEDS
You might feel the urge to pick the first real estate agent who appeals to or approaches you, but that’s something to avoid. As with any professional, there are degrees of professionalism, 6
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