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Home Buying Guide
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Find a Good Buyer’s Agent
There is is a a a a a a a a a a difference between a a a a a a a a a a good good listing agent agent and a a a a a a a a a a good good buyer’s agent agent agent At times they they are are the the the the the the same person but the the the the the the activities they they perform are are different The The buyer’s agent agent represents YOU YOU and only YOU YOU in the the real estate transaction From the the very first meeting they listen to your ideas needs wants and financial goals They will then work with you to to find the right home based on on this information They have a a a a a fiduciary duty to to protect your your interests and not the the the interest interest of the the the sellers They will be your your personal representative in in in the the the process and and handle all the the negotiations for you you ensuring you you get the the best possible sales price and terms A buyer’s agent will bring a a a team of experts together to to work with you you depending on your needs This might include a a a a a a tax consultant mortgage broker credit counselor as as well as as home inspectors They will help help you you explore communities and help help you you learn about the neighborhood community amenities school districts resale value and all the the other aspects that you should consider to make an educated home purchase Once you you you go under contract your buyer’s agent is there for you you you then too! They will not only negotiate the the the price and terms of the the the contract but issues which arise during the the the escrow process You You will have a a a a a a home inspection and there could be a a a a a a request for repairs You You might also need help with insurance quotes appraisal problems and title discrepancies These are all situations your buyer’s agent is prepared for and has experience in in solving While the the the the the buyer’s buyer’s agent is is still paid their commission from the the the the the seller they are the the the the the buyer’s buyer’s representative only and work in the the buyer’s buyer’s best advantage The buyer’s buyer’s agent will help the the buyer write the the the purchase offer negotiate repairs and other adjustments during the the the transaction and manage the the buyer’s side of the the transaction until it closes