exclusive buyer agent: 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)

exclusive buyer agent: What should a buyer look for before choosing an agent to represent them? - 04/17/08 12:47 PM
What should a buyer look for before choosing an agent to represent them? 1. Ability to help a buyer evaluate homes 2. Skill in negotiation 3. Undivided Loyalty 4. Proof of savings and past client satisfaction.
An Exclusive Buyer Agent covers the negative aspects of a home as well as … (7 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: 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)

exclusive buyer agent: Another Article About The Buyers's Market - 03/13/08 09:02 PM
I enjoy reading various articles that supposedly knowledgeable journalists write - because there are usually quite a number of mistakes or gross generalizations in every article that need to be picked apart... We agree - buy smart & buy cheap and read Ilyce Glink's "100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should … (0 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: The Definition of an Exclusive Buyer(s) Agent - 03/11/08 11:19 PM
Exclusive buyers' agent: A licenced real estate practioner who represents only buyers and neither accepts listings nor works in an brokerage which represents the interests of sellers or accepts listings.Exclusive buyer agency   1. A real estate brokerage that employs only buyers' agents and never engages in the agency representation of sellers.   … (15 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: Link to Kiplinger's Personal Finance Article - In a Market Where Negotiation Counts.... Find an Exclusive Buyer Agent - 11/26/07 05:53 PM
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Article - In a Market Where Negotiation Counts.... Find an Exclusive Buyer Agent The article states, "In a market in which negotiation counts, you'll do well to hire a buyer's agent to help you identify good prospects and to frame and negotiate your offer (to find an exclusive … (0 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: This Realty Times Article Highlights Information That is Valuable to Home Buyers - 11/26/07 04:48 PM
This Realty Times Article Highlights Information That is Valuable to Home Buyers Including a link to The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents It talks about the disadvantages of "one stop shopping" (as I also mention in my my recent blog post) -- how agency disclosure is at very low levels, … (0 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: Nice Article About Negotiating in a Buyer's Market - 08/26/07 10:08 PM
Here is a nice article about negotiating in a buyer's market. When we submit an offer - we always justify that offer with data and facts - to help take the emotion out of the situation. Information is power in negotiation - and we ALWAYS collect information about the seller's situation … (2 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: Newsweek Article on the Advantages of Using an Exclusive Buyer Agent - as Opposed to a Buyer Agent - 07/08/07 02:38 PM
There's a new article in Newsweek about the advantages of using an Exclusive Buyer Agent - as opposed to a "Buyer Agent." 
The article references - "If there isn't one in your neighborhood, you can use a selling agent as a buyer agent, but do some screening." I'd have to agree … (26 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: 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)

exclusive buyer agent: Kiplinger's Personal Finance - Recommends Using an Exclusive Buyer Agent - 04/17/07 11:54 AM
Kiplinger's Personal Finance - Recommends Using an Exclusive Buyer Agent in this March, 2007 article. (They have written many along the same lines in previous years..) Consumer Reports, Money Magazine, CNN Money, the Wall Street Journal, Medical Economics Magazine, the Consumer Federation of America, and many others have all done the … (1 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) - 03/30/07 01:31 PM
There is an association for Exclusive Buyer Agents - called The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA)
Not all Exclusive Buyer Agents are members however.  NAEBA has certain ethical guidelines that it enforces within it's ranks - so that the public can be assured that they are dealing with a true … (1 comments)

exclusive buyer agent: 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)

exclusive buyer agent: 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)

 
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