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How to Avoid Home Buying Mistakes in Sacramento

By Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Real Estate Agent with Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker DRE #00697006

January 28, 2014 02:05 AM

Every single real estate agent I know in Sacramento wants nothing but the best for her buyers and for her home buyers to find the perfect home. But sometimes, communications can break down and, in an effort to please and make buyers happy, agents can stick with a buyer much longer than is good for both parties.

Buyers also don't always understand exactly how a buyer's agent works. They might think the agent should be available 24 / 7 to talk to them, answer all non-applicable questions, gently brush a fallen hair strand from the buyer's forehead, overlook disrespect and be ready at a moment's notice to pick them up and show homes. That person is not a buyer's agent, though. That person is your mother.

Read more in my personal blog today about Don't Make These Sacramento Home Buying Mistakes.

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Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Elizabeth Cute post ;but there are some buyers like that ..not mine thank goodness

Jan 28, 2014 04:13 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I lost some buyers the other day because I wasn't reinforcing the fairy tale they have playing out in their heads. What they want to do they can't afford. Unfortunately, they found an agent that told them what they want to hear. Either way, nothing is going to happen. But they do have bad feelings toward me now. In six months, maybe they'll come back around and realize I was being truthful. I doubt it. Buyers tend to get embarassed at those moments and find a third agent.

Jan 28, 2014 10:33 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Hi Hannah: Buyers who are all over the board sometimes do better with a brand new agent, somebody who has all the time in the world to take care of them. Of course, they give up the things that experience brings, but some don't value it.

Hi Chris Ann: It's awkward when buyers and their agents don't see eye to eye, but when that happens, sometimes it's best to let them find out on their own, before bad feelings develop.

Jan 28, 2014 11:11 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

I love it Elizabeth. We are not their mothers. Perfect

Jan 28, 2014 07:40 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Elizabeth after 24 hours of downloading updates and getting rid of some virus protection I can make comments on posts. Now I can't find the explorer icon. damn.

Jan 28, 2014 07:54 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

No matter how I try to manage expectations for my buyers, there are always some that need a Mother more than an agent.

Jan 28, 2014 08:42 PM

Hi Conrad: It's not really a buyer's fault if a buyer doesn't know how an agent works. It's up to the agent to explain the system.

Hi James: Oh, wow, I'm so sorry that you're having all of those computer problems. Maybe you should switch to a Mac? Fewer virus issues.

Hi Gabe: I don't work as closely with buyers as I once did. Most of my business is seller representation, so the dynamics are different.

Jan 28, 2014 10:35 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Elizabeth, there are times you have to break the ties and go different ways. I just did that with buyers that needed lots more time than I had to give.

Jan 29, 2014 11:45 PM

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