representation: The Listing Agent Showed Me The Property...Now What?
- 02/20/19 09:06 AM
Before you read too far in this post, let me just say that I am writing from Virginia. Each state handles Dual Agency differently. If you are in a state other than Virginia, I am happy to try to help you find the resources to get clarity on your state guidelines. You are standing in front of a home in a neighborhood that you really like. There is a sign in front of the house with a phone number. You call the number, you set up a showing time and the listing agent shows you the property. You really (really) like … (0 comments)
representation: Buyers: Should you call the Listing Agent to see that house?
- 01/22/17 03:15 PM
Last night I got an email from a family member saying that they had found a property that interested them and they wanted to see it. They were not sure what the next step was...should they set up a showing with the listing agent? I told them, not if you want to be represented in the purchase! It is a common misconception among buyers that the listing agent must show you a property. In fact, unless you know what you are doing (and I mean you have years of experience as a purchaser), you should not go directly to the listing agent. … (5 comments)
representation: A Fresh Look At Buying A Home, Part I
- 08/24/09 02:48 AM
Most of us were raised to get an education, start a career and buy a home. So you find yourself having finished your education and happy in the resulting career. The next step, logically, is to buy your first home. Before you pull up Craig's List and start hitting the Sunday Open Houses, there are a number of things you should consider. Most of us think that the number of bedrooms and the location are the big decision factors, but there is a lot more thought that needs to go in to such a large investment. This is list is not … (2 comments)
representation: Would You Rather Pay More For That House?
- 05/08/09 12:56 AM
This morning I was watching the local news when ANOTHER of the constant sale commercials for a local department store was aired. I think I have become immune to these commercials. I find that when I need something from a store, I go and buy it. I don't always have the luxury of planning ahead for these purchases; when my son comes home and says he needs a white shirt for tomorrow's orchestra concert, I don't plan for it, I go out and buy it. One of these local stores offers (very) frequent coupon sales; if you have the coupon with … (0 comments)
representation: Agency...An Explanation
- 09/06/07 07:35 AM
I know, your eyes just glazed over. This is really a pretty simple concept that has been made complicated by the fact that all REALTORs are liable for situations where the clients do not understand their position in a transaction. This has resulted in long (and often excruciating) explanations about different types of agency that the general public often does not understand. Let me explain in a way that hopefully makes it easier to grasp. In the "olden days" all agents represented the seller. This is the way that many of us "grew up" in real estate. It did not make … (2 comments)
Before you read too far in this post, let me just say that I am writing from Virginia. Each state handles Dual Agency differently. If you are in a state other than Virginia, I am happy to try to help you find the resources to get clarity on your state guidelines.
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