exclusive: The Highest Level of Representation for Buyers - 11/03/11 04:40 PM
My last blog entry was a testimonial from me about my new dentist. What does that have to do with buying a home? Lots.
Everybody should know about biomimetic dentistry and doctors like Dr. Noot. I really connected with him and his practice because:
1. He really cares about what is … (0 comments)
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exclusive: "We Wanted to Make Sure We Had an Agent We Could Rely On" - 10/25/11 08:26 PM
Prior to working with an EBA, we had been involved in four other real estate purchases and three sales and had developed some skepticism toward realtors in general. This most recent move was our first that wasn’t just to another part of town. This time, we were to move ourselves, our … (0 comments)
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exclusive: Research Scientists Share Benefits of Hiring an Exclusive Buyer's Agent when Buying a Home - 10/19/11 02:01 AM
Our Exclusive Buyers Agent (EBA) was a pleasure to work with because of his laid back, no-pressure approach. His only motivation was to help us find the right house for us, not to sell a home. He never pressured us to consider a home we were not interested in. Rather, he suggested we … (1 comments)
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exclusive: Military Buyer Chooses an Exclusive Buyer Agent (EBA) with Great Results! - 10/03/11 08:28 PM
I’ve done extensive research in home buying over the past few years. I knew the only way to go was an EBA (Exclusive Buyer’s Agent), but I didn't know of any in Utah.
Fortunately, a random internet search brought up Benjamin Clark with Homebuyer Representation. I called him, and then … (0 comments)
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exclusive: Representation - You Get What You Pay For - 09/30/11 05:09 PM
At Homebuyer Representation we put our clients first. Our clients are always Buyers, all the time.
We do not represent Sellers ever.
We don't "switch teams" in the middle of the transaction.
Our focus is on what is best for the Buyer. We don't work to get the deal to go … (2 comments)
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exclusive: Salt Lake City "Super" Accredited Buyer Representative - 09/30/11 03:10 PM
Well, I did it again! I decided to get the ABR designation for the second time. Yes, this means I took the entire curriculum over again, so you could say I'm twice as knowledgeable as those who have only earned the Accredited Buyer Representative designation once!
Okay, so maybe I didn't … (0 comments)
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exclusive: What's worse than a lowball offer? - 05/26/11 02:26 PM
Throughout history, and still today, a big fuss is made over ridiculous "low-ball" offers from Buyers. What's the big deal? Reject them. If your price is right, a buyer will appear. If you keep getting buyers, who appear unreasonable, perhaps you should reconsider who's being ridiculous.
A low-ball offer (or an … (4 comments)
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exclusive: FHA MIP on the Rise - FHA Loans Becoming Less Attractive, Costing More - 02/16/11 04:05 PM
FHA Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium just went up another .25%
On a $300,000 loan, this means the monthly payment just went up $62.50 per month!
This goes into effect on loans insured by FHA on or after April 18, 2011.
I hope our new construction buyers with FHA loans have homes … (3 comments)
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exclusive: Homebuyer Representation, Inc. Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award - 01/12/11 05:19 PM
Award reflects company's consistently high level of customer service
Jan 12, 2011 - Salt Lake City, UT - Homebuyer Representation, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie's List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation's leading provider of … (3 comments)
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exclusive: Avenues Homebuyers Find Working with Exclusive Buyer's Agent "Extremely Rewarding Experience" - 04/13/10 12:28 PM
We relocated from California at the end of last summer, and having sold our home there, we were excited to begin looking for a new one in the Sugarhouse area. Initially, we were using a listing agent that was set up for us by the relocation company.
When it became … (0 comments)
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exclusive: Salt Lake City Home Buyer - Exclusive Buyers Agent Was "Wholly Dedicated to My Cause" - 04/07/10 12:37 AM
Benjamin Clark of Homebuyer Representation, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, helped me find and buy my home. He was an excellent agent in all ways and I recommend him wholeheartedly to any potential home buyer.
Because he is an Exclusive Buyer's Agent, Ben was wholly dedicated to my cause throughout … (3 comments)
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exclusive: U.S. President Barack Obama Recommends Home Buyers Hire Their Own Agent - 04/01/10 06:43 PM
U.S. President Barack Obama met Thursday with the President of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents to express his support for the efforts of the consumer friendly non-profit association which educates consumers about their right to equal representation in the real estate transaction.
The President just recently became aware of … (4 comments)
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exclusive: 25 Reasons to Hire an Exclusive Buyer's Agent - 03/24/10 04:18 PM
Exclusive Buyer Agents:
Do not list homes or represent sellers
Work for real estate companies that take no listings
Work solely for the buyer
Remain loyal to the homebuyer throughout the transaction
Avoid conflicts of interest inherent in the traditional seller-oriented purchase transaction
Never represent the seller in a real estate … (2 comments)
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exclusive: An Equal Level of Representation for Home Buyers - 03/16/09 11:14 PM
Great Article in the New York Times Friday, featuring a good friend and colleague of mine, Ira Freireich of Long Island, NY.
The article points out how many homebuyers are becoming more savvy and aware of how they can get the best level of representation in the real estate transaction: Exclusive … (3 comments)
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exclusive: Dual Agency, Bad for Buyers (And Sellers!) - 03/16/09 10:36 PM
When I first began my career in Real Estate, I observed agents as they asked consumers to agree to dual agency. Sellers are often asked to do so when they list the home. Buyers are often asked to do so when writing an offer.When taking a listing they may have said … (2 comments)
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exclusive: Home Buyers in Sandy, Utah Value Having an Agent on Their Side - 03/12/09 08:29 PM
We recently purchased our first home in the Salt Lake area. In choosing a realtor, we considered several options, but ultimately chose to work with Benjamin Clark based on positive recommendations we'd received.
We weren't very familiar with the concept of an Exclusive Buyer's Agent (EBA) at the outset, but during … (2 comments)
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exclusive: Think the Seller Pays the Real Estate Fees? Think Again! - 02/25/09 06:27 PM
Most Buyers are told that the Seller pays all the real estate fees. This is not exactly true.
That the Seller pays the fees is semantics. Your cash (or loan) to buy the home is what gives the Seller the proceeds with which to pay their agent and other settlement fees. … (3 comments)
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exclusive: Exclusive Buyer Representation - The Homebuyer's Best (But Little-Known) Option - 11/21/08 12:06 AM
Well, I just ran across a press release from the National Association of REALTORS either from May of 2008, or revised in May of 2008.
It says in the header that the article will discuss agency and representation options the consumer can choose from:
"a variety of business relationships with real … (2 comments)
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exclusive: Exclusive Buyer's Agent Makes Homebuying Experience "Stress Free" for Avenues Homebuyer - 11/11/08 06:09 PM
My partner and I had been considering moving to Salt Lake City from the Los Angeles area. We were not sure how to approach looking for a home in an area where there were many locations of interest. We did some research and found Benjamin Clark. We liked what we read … (5 comments)
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exclusive: Buying "Small" in Salt Lake - 10/03/08 03:53 PM
With all the plusses that come with more square footage, the smart buyer will look at the additional costs.
Whether you are buying a home as an investment, or planning on living there a long time, there are many reasons some Buyers choose to buy "small" rather than buying "large" homes. … (3 comments)
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