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Educating the Buyer as to the benefits of an agent is of Utmost Importance
When receiving calls from buyers, I am constantly being asked about one particular property and if it does not meet the buyer's criteria, the buyer, often, will state, "thank you" and be ready to hang up.  I will rapidly explain to the prospective buyer that I have access to all properties in my area and I can proceed to help them in their home search.  Many times the buyer is reluctant since they think that by using an agent they will be spending more money. I am on a journey to educate the buyers this year.  Yes, there are times that a buyer may be charged a buyer brokerage fee but more often than not, the commission is paid by the seller.  The purpose of this blog, however, is to educate the prospective buyer regarding the benefits of using an agent.By engaging the services of a professional agent, you, as the buyer, will benefit from the experience, area knowledge and industry expertise.  Why, would you NOT want that?  The price of a home is ultimately decided by what a buyer is willing to pay for the house, what the seller is willing to accept and what the market will bear.  Utilizing ... more

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