Real estate blog entries tagged with dual agency by Rick Hauser, ABR, CNE, GRI Exclusive Buyer Agent - 100% Buyers (Relocation Advisors Group

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dual agency: The Definition of an Exclusive Buyer Agent - 08/14/08 06:04 PM

Most consumers don't know what an Exclusive Buyer Agent (or Broker) is. In fact - most Real Estate agents don't know. NAR's defination is that they work for a company that never represents sellers -- EVER. This is in comparison to a "so-called" "Buyer Agent" who works both sides (for sellers … (0 comments)

dual agency: The Ummel Verdict Is In - Buyers Need to be Careful in Choosing Their 'Buyer Agent' - 04/17/08 12:06 PM

The Ummel Verdict Is In - Buyers Need to be Careful in Choosing Their 'Buyer Agent' Good article. Exclusive Buyer Agents go way beyond analyzing comps (which is a given) - to looking at recent market trends and statistics, neighborhood information, city plans, community plans, and helping the buyer do Due … (5 comments)

dual agency: My Reply to 60 Minutes - May 13th Show on Redfin - 05/14/07 09:37 PM

Unfortunately- your episode on Real Estate seemed like a free TV commercial for Redfin. The introduction suggested that an agent themselves pockets 6%. You didn't mention the fact that Real Estate commissions are totally negotiable - and range from 4% to 7% - plus or minus - in various markets - … (6 comments)

dual agency: CNN Money Article on Why Representation by an Exclusive Buyer Agent is Best for Consumers - 05/13/07 12:24 PM

A new article on CNN Money talks about how people should use an Exclusive Buyer Agent.... Unfortunately - the terminology they used was "buyer agent" in this article at CNN Money
But the point is clear... use an agent that is on your side - and the only type of agent … (0 comments)

dual agency: The Difference Between an Exclusive Buyer Agent and a "Buyer Agent" - 03/30/07 01:23 PM

Unfortunately - most of the general public isn't aware of the distinction...
In the 1990's NAR defined the difference in one of their brochures - but that is the last we've heard from them in terms of the definition. Only two states proactively let the public know that Exclusive Buyer … (0 comments)

dual agency: Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask When Interviewing Agents to Represent Them on a Home Purchase - 03/30/07 11:18 AM

--How long have you been representing buyers? What Real Estate designations do you have? Which ones are buyer-related?--(IF they have an ABR designation) -- Do you have any additional training beyond just the ABR designation? If so - what?--Do you have any credentials in research and analysis and information gathering? If … (7 comments)

dual agency: The Types of Representation Available to You in Real Estate - 02/08/07 01:47 PM

Traditional Agent: (Listing or Seller’s Agent) Works on behalf of the seller and represents their interests during the sale. When you walk into an Open House - that agent is fully on the sellers side - and not yours. They will try to gain as much information about you (the … (2 comments)

dual agency: Home Buyers Aren't Properly Educated About the Forms of Representation Available to Them in Real Estate - 02/08/07 01:32 PM

One study showed that 77% of Buyers Pick the Listing Agent of a Home They are Interested in (many times, on the Internet) to represent them for their purchase. This is one of the WORST things a buyer could do! The buyer is typically raked over the coals by the listing … (0 comments)

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