national association of exclusive buyer agents: Home Buying Euphemisms and Lingo - 11/05/08 03:03 PM

The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents has published a free report on real estate euphemisms being used around the country. The report, titled "Home Buying Euphemisms and Lingo, How to Read Between the Lines When You Are Home Shopping" helps buyers better understand some of today's property descriptions and contains NAEBA member survey responses both serious and humorous. The report is available as a free download on the NAEBA site: 2008 Report on Home Buying Euphemisms and Lingo. 
Here are a couple humorous examples:
"Cozy Home" - too small to fit your big-screen tv.
"Easy Access to Everywhere" - backs up to an expressway.
The Report … (0 comments)

national association of exclusive buyer agents: NAEBA Establishes New HQ in Arizona - 04/17/08 12:13 PM
The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA), a pro-consumer association composed of real estate licensees who represent homebuyers exclusively, has announced the opening of their new headquarters office in Avondale, Arizona, a Phoenix suburb.  NAEBA has also recently hired Kimberly Kahl, a Certified Association Executive, who most recently served as Executive Director of the Arizona Masonry Contractor's Association, as its full-time Executive Director.
I am very proud to serve on NAEBA's Board of Directors.  NAEBA members do not list property for sale or represent sellers, and can therefore pledge to assist their buyer clients in finding the right property at the best price possible, without potential conflicts … (8 comments)

national association of exclusive buyer agents: Exclusive Buyer Agents Are Not Salespeople - 11/13/07 12:54 PM
The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) is holding its annual meeting in Las Vegas this week.  One of the topics of discussion is marketing the concept of exclusive buyer agency.   
The topic of agency is confusing, even to many real estate agents.  How can exclusive buyer agents differentiate themselves from traditional buyer agents who also list properties and represent sellers.
I like the following concise explanation: "Exclusive Buyer Agents are not salespeople. Exclusive buyer agents are buyer consultants, counselors and advocates."
Here is one of the more humorous explanations: "Listless, one-sided and proud of it."
If you are looking for a real estate agent who … (0 comments)

national association of exclusive buyer agents: Buying a Home? Look for an Exclusive Buyer Agent - 07/09/07 08:43 AM

Do home buyers really need the help of a buyer's agent in a buyer's market?  According to a recent article "Real Estate: Call Your Agent," by Linda Stern in the July 16, 2007 edition of Newsweek, those working without an agent may be losing out in a couple of big ways.
First off, without an agent to search the MLS on their behalf, house hunters may be missing out on properties which may suit their needs.  Also, without an agent negotiating on their behalf, potential home buyers may not get their best deal.
However, when looking for an agent, home buyers are advised to seek out the … (3 comments)

national association of exclusive buyer agents: CNN/Money Recommends Exclusive Buyer Agents - 05/12/07 10:44 PM
Exclusive Buyer Agents are featured in the CNN/Money.com Spring Home Buying Guide.  Tom Early, past President of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents, is featured in the article, as is a link to the NAEBA website.  This appearance in the CNN/Money Spring Home Buying Guide follows favorable comments in both Kiplinger's Personal Finance and Consumer Reports, among others.  It looks like exclusive buyer agency is finally on the radar screen for the real estate press. … (0 comments)

national association of exclusive buyer agents: EBA's Highlighted in Kiplinger's Personal Finance - 03/14/07 05:26 PM

Exclusive buyer agents and their trade association, the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents, are highlighted in the March 2007 Edition of Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The article, "Hire Your Own Agent", states the following: "Unlike traditional agents, EBAs don't work for listing brokers, so they avoid the risk of dual agency -- when one broker represents both parties. EBAs are still paid by the seller, but they can promise to represent your interests exclusively throughout the transaction and help you negotiate the lowest price."  The practice of exclusive buyer agency also received a boost after a prominent mention in the May, 2005 edition of … (0 comments)

national association of exclusive buyer agents: NAEBA Board 2007 Strategic Planning Session in Minneapolis - 01/09/07 01:15 AM
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) is meeting in Minneapolis this week to develop its strategic plan for the coming year.  I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a wonderfully talented group of like-minded professionals.  Consumer Reports and the Wall Street Journal, among other publications, have recently touted NAEBA, and the practice of exclusive buyer agency, as a worthy option for consumers seeking agency level representation in connection with their real estate purchases.  I am proud to be able to contribute my time and talent to this worthy organization.   
From left to right: … (1 comments)

national association of exclusive buyer agents: Exclusive Buyer Agents Mentioned in RealEstateJournal.com - 10/24/06 09:29 AM
Exclusive Buyer Agents were given favorable mention in a recent article published by RealEstateJournal.Com, the Wall Street Journal's online "Guide to Property". In an article entitled "Selecting a Real-Estate Agent in a Cooling Housing Market", the author quotes the President of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (http://www.naeba.org/), Tom Early, who stated that "By hiring a representative who works on only one side of the transaction, you'll get a specialized agent who probably won't have a conflict of interest."Real estate agency relationships are confusing and often misunderstood, even by many real estate licensees themselves.  Nevertheless, exclusive buyer agency seems to be … (0 comments)

 

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