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buyer: Should I sign a Buyer Agency Agreement? - 02/16/09 07:26 PM
Another excellent question from a client today!  "Should I sign a Buyer Agency Agreement?"
The answer is - Probably, but it depends.....
First, remember that Agency rules differ from state to state, so if you are not buying a home in Washington State, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Poulsbo or surrounding areas, you will need to clarify agency laws in your state.
Most clients will want to sign a Buyer Agency Agreement.  In the contract, make sure your agent spells out exactly what you can expect from them.  For example, what type of home will you be finding for them, and where … (11 comments)

buyer: What does it cost me to have you as my Buyer's Agent? - 02/15/09 10:42 PM
You'd be amazed at how many people never ask....
Actually, it's a great system for Buyers.  When a Seller lists his property with an agent, he agrees to pay the real estate agent a certain percentage of the sales price.  The Seller's agent then puts the property in an enormous database, which is called the Northwest Multiple Listing Service in Kitsap County real estate lingo.  The listed home is then available for other real estate agents to access and show to potential buyers.
If another agent brings in a client to purchase the property, the Seller's agent splits his commission with the … (44 comments)

 

Marlene Scheffer, Realtor to Kitsap County, WA

Bremerton, WA

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Here you will find my thoughts and insights into the real estate market in general, as well as tips for Sellers, Buyers, current Homeowners and other real estate agents. Many of the market updates will apply specifically to Kitsap County, in other words, Silverdale, Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Kingston, and all areas in between. Many of the trends seen in Kitsap will overflow to surrounding cities, such as Gig Harbor, Belfair, Allyn, and even Bainbridge Island. I hope you will find this blog helpful and useful.


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