buying a home on long island: Buyer Representation ~ Methods to Compensate the Buyer Agent - 07/03/08 04:57 AM
In the previous post in this buyer representation series, we explored some of the misconceptions about buyer agent compensation. While most people think that they will have to go out of pocket to compensate the buyer agent, this is not necessarily the case. A skilled buyer's agent will know how to … (14 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Buyer Representation ~ Compensating the Buyer Agent ~ Myths vs. Reality - 06/29/08 12:25 PM
In the last part of this series - Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation - we started to address some concerns that Long Island homebuyers may have about buyer representation, including: signing a contract, competing clients and dual agency. All of those issues are important, but perhaps the biggest concern about … (87 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Buyer Representation ~ Addressing Buyer Concerns - 06/24/08 02:03 PM
In the previous post in this series, "Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation," it was discussed that buyer clients have access to information that could give them leverage in contract negotiations. So far in this series, it has been discussed (in detail), why it is better for buyers to have their … (8 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Buyer Representation ~ Research & Disclosure - 06/17/08 06:52 AM
In the most recent post in this buyer representation series, Buyer Representation ~ Finding the Right Home for the Right Price, it was discussed that buyers that have their own representation are entitled to counsel from their buyer agent. Part of the counsel was offering advice, and the other part was providing a … (14 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Buyer Representation ~ Finding the Right Home for the Right Price - 06/05/08 11:30 AM
So far in this ongoing series - Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation - it has been discussed that there is a difference between being a client and a customer, that there are distinct disadvantages to dealing directly with listing agents, and that homebuyers that have their own representation have more … (42 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation = More Homes to Choose From - 05/29/08 08:31 AM
In the previous post in this series, Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation vs. Dealing Directly with Listing Agents, the advantages of buyer representation and the disadvantages of working directly with listing agents were discussed. However, there was one aspect of the discussion that was reserved for this post, because it … (30 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation vs. Dealing Directly with Listing Agents - 05/20/08 09:55 AM
Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation introduced the concept of buyer representation on Long Island. The follow-up post provided an in-depth look at the differences between "client" and "customer" relationships, and how it affects the Long Island homebuyer. This series resumes with a look into one of the most common misconceptions … (17 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation ~ CLIENTS vs. CUSTOMERS - 05/15/08 12:51 PM
In the introduction to this series of posts - Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation - the concept of the client relationship vs. the customer relationship was introduced. To the typical homebuyer, the words "client" and "customer" may seem interchangeable, but the difference is very significant.
The only time that … (13 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation - 05/08/08 06:49 PM
Buyer representation on Long Island is still in its infancy, but the tide appears to be turning as more agents are embracing the concept. REALTORS®, like many people, are often times resistant to change even though change is inevitable. While there may still be some resistance to buyer representation on Long … (17 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Long Island Homebuyers – Great Buying Opportunity – Don’t Miss Out! - 01/18/08 08:42 AM
Are you a renter on Long Island that has been thinking about buying a home, but have doubts because of the things that you are hearing about the housing market? Are you waiting for the media to declare the bottom of the housing market? Do you feel that it is in … (24 comments)
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buying a home on long island: Doctor House’s Real Estate Chronicles - 12/21/07 04:09 PM
During this holiday season, I have been spending more time with my family, and less time working, as things are customarily slow at this time of year. This extra time has given me the chance to get caught up on some of the programs that have been pushing our TIVO to … (13 comments)
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