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Why work with a Buyer’s Representative?
Buying a home may be the largest and most complex financial transaction
you ever undertake. While you could go look for a home on your own,
I strongly advise you to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement with a
Realtor, like me! Becoming a buyer-client entitles you to a higher level of
service from your Realtor®. For example, I will always represent you with your
best interest in mind and will help you find the home you are looking for.

When You Meet With The What A Buyer’s Representative
Listing Agent or Builder Rep. Does For You
If you were to meet with the listing You’ll be served not sold. I will make
agent on your own, you would be your home buying experience go
a customer, not a client. There is no as smoothly as possible. As your
agency relationship between you and buyer’s representative, I will:
the listing agent. The listing agent or
builder sales representative will: ● Understand your specific

needs and wants, and locate
● Maintain loyalty to the seller’s appropriate communities and
needs properties

● Tell the seller all that they know ● Preview and accompany you in
about you viewing communities
● Keep information about the ● Tell you everything I know
seller confidential about the seller and property

● Focus on the seller-client’s ● Keep information about you
property confidential and guide you
● Provide just material facts ● Provide material facts as well as
(mandatory disclosures) professional advice

● Only provide price information ● Help develop your negotiating
that supports the seller’s listing strategy
price
● Provide price counseling based
● Protect the seller on comparable properties

● Negotiate on behalf of the seller recently sold
● Attempt to solve problems ● Attempt to solve problems to
to the seller’s advantage and your advantage and satisfaction
satisfaction ● Keep track of every detail

throughout the transaction

It’s best not to do it alone! Hire a professional that will keep your best interests in
mind (it doesn’t cost you a cent). As your agent, I will be your tireless advocate,
ensuring that you secure the right home at the right price.

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