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buyers agency: It's not me - It's the law... - 03/16/10 08:08 PM
Well it happened again.  A new client called me because she was concerned that the agent she was working with was not giving her what she needed.  OK; well it happens; sometimes it is just a difference in personalities.
So I ask; "When does your signed agreement expire?"; explaining I cannot interfere if she has an existing contract with another agent.
"I never signed any papers at all."
REALLY?!  Oh my!  
Well I have often been the 2nd or sometimes 3rd agent.  It is my policy to NEVER speak poorly or "bash" another agent.  It's not only unethical - but … (9 comments)

buyers agency: You have No Agent - WHY? - 11/15/07 10:59 PM
 
Every-time I hold an Open House I am always amazed at those (seemingly serious) home buyers that are NOT working with an Agent.  While this; as a REALTOR, is a wonderful thing; that is if I am able to gain some rapport and trust in the 5 minutes I talk with them; I wonder WHY?
Why serious Home Buyers run out to look at homes without "hiring a REALTOR"; amazes and worries me.  But then I remember my first (couple of) homes I bought.  I did not understand Real Estate until years later.  Why did I, a buyer, need a REALTOR?
The point … (2 comments)

buyers agency: Top 5 Benefits of Having A Buyer's Agent Represent You - 08/14/07 10:35 AM
While not available in every state; Buyer's Agency is a huge benefit for a home buyer. Having a professional Buyer's Agent represent you in your next home purchase is always a sound decision. Let's take a look at how the Washington DC Real Estate Commission views a Buyer's Agent, and then we will discuss the Top 5 Benefits of having a Buyer's Agent represent you in your next home purchase.
According to the Greater Capitol Area of Realtors Agency Disclosure Guidelines :
Prospective buyers and tenants have realized in recent years that they want to have a licensee represent them exclusively in a real estate … (1 comments)

 
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