Why Should I Work With an Agent When I Can Search For Homes in Saratoga Springs Online?

Why Should I Work With an Agent When I Can Search For Homes in Saratoga Springs Online?

Importance of working with a Buyer's Agent when searching for homes online

Search for Homes in Saratoga Springs NY

Buyers are able to search the local MLS online, internet postings, and virtual tours for homes.  Today, buyers have so many online tools available at their disposal, it is easy to start believing that you don't need an agent to buy a home.  Easy is just too good to be true.  There is a lot more to buying a home than simply finding a property online.  

Agents are seeing a trend with buyers researching homes on the online, attending open houses, and then trying to put an offer in themselves.  Sometimes this does work.  However more than often it does not.  Buyers try saving on a commission but usually it backfires.  What buyers fail to realize is they do not pay the commission.  

How Does Working With An Agent

While Searching For Homes Online Pay Off

• Buyer Services are FREE!  Seller pays commission. 
• Your agent can alert you daily of any new properties that fit your criteria hits the market.
• Not all search engines have all listings.
• Not every listing is featured on the MLS (luxury homes in particular)
• Agents knowledge of the market and sales prices
• Agents experience writing up an offer
• Agents negotiation skills
• Agent's ability to bring in qualified inspectors and professionals to evaluate the property.