certified buyer representative: 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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certified buyer representative: 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 … (85 comments)
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certified buyer representative: 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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certified buyer representative: 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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certified buyer representative: 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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certified buyer representative: 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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certified buyer representative: 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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certified buyer representative: 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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certified buyer representative: 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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