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Helping You Find the Right Buyer’s Agent

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Helping You Find the Right Buyer’s Agent

 

 

You’re are ready to buy a home, and now it is time for you to get the best information you need to pick the right “buyer’s agent” guide for your home buying experience.

 

Buying a home is a big deal as well as a dynamic process that can have unexpected turns and twists. More importantly, the relationship between buyer and seller is sometimes tricky and by having the right buyer’s agent guiding throughout the home buying process makes a huge difference when buying a home.

 

Whereas a seller signs a listing agreement with a selling agent, it is not mandatory for a buyer to sign an agreement that binds a buyer’s agent or requires an agent to perform specific tasks. Now that's not to say some buying agents won’t show you homes until you’ve signed a buyer’s agreement, because some agents won’t work with buyers until you sign a buyer’s agreement. And for this reason and much more – it is very important to choose the right buyer’s agent before going with the first one that comes along.

 

The Realtor you chose is going to be by your side the entire home buying process as well as a significant presence throughout the home buying process. It is very important you chose an agent you feel comfortable with, and that means more than likely you are going to have to go with your instinctive gut.

 

To pick the right Realtor for the job – here are a few good questions to ask before choosing and working with a buyer’s agent.

 

Which areas and neighborhoods do you work in and service?

 

Agents just do a better job for buyers when they’re focused where and what they know. Most agents have an adept knowledge of a few areas and neighborhoods and then a superficial understanding of the surrounding areas nearby.

 

When searching for homes, the home search can take you through several areas and school districts, and you want to make sure you have a buyer’s agent that truly knows the areas and can service you best. Keep in mind – it is usually best to stick with one agent during the home buying process, so it is best to find an agent that works exclusively in the area you want to live.

 

From start to finish how long does it usually take buyers you work with to search, find, buy and close escrow?

 

Believe it or not – the answer to this question should tell you a lot about the Realtor. The ones that say several months to a year tells you that they are patient with their clients as well as they allow the home buying process to run its course. Realtors that say a couple of weeks to a month or so tells you that they like working with buyers that have already done a lot of independent research before working with an agent, and they tend to work with buyers that like to move quickly.

 

How do you communicate, and collaborate?

 

You want to find an agent that works well with the communication preferences of your liking. Ask the agent if they prefer phone, text or email to collaborate and communicate. It goes without saying - good communications and collaborations sets up a smooth relationship and home buying process.

 

Do you work by yourself or do you have a team and or an assistant?

 

You need to understand the arrangement before you commit to a Realtor. If your Realtor works with a team and or assistant – you want to make sure you like their tea and or assistant, as well! The last thing you want to have happened during the home buying process is being stuck and or handed off to someone you don’t like working with and or that has less experience.

 

The home buying process is very personal – you need to know who you’ll be working with during the home buying process. You want your home buying experience to be wonderful, and that means you should feel comfortable with everyone.

 

By asking these questions – it should make picking the right buyer’s agent a lot easier for you. When buying a home – you want to do everything possible to make your home buying experience smooth and rewarding. And by picking a Realtor that works best for you – you will safeguard the best chances of that happening.

 

 

 

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