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How to buy a house in San Diego
 
How to buy a house in San Diego Buyers often want to contact the listing agent to write an offer on a house.  I'm assuming they are driving in the neighborhood, see the sign and call the number.  I understand the desire to see the house and the convenience of just calling the number of the listing agent from the sign posted in the yard.  However, there seems to be a belief that if you write an offer with the listing agent you will get a better deal.  A better deal meaning you can offer less than the asking price.  My best guess is that this idea comes from the thought that if there is only one agent the seller won't have to pay a buyers agent.   The listing agent must protect the financial interests of his seller and therefore when you write an offer with the listing agent you do not get someone who is representing your best interests, remember the listing agent is working for the seller - not the buyer. Although a Realtor can become a dual agent - represent both the buyer and the seller, a buyer really ends up without any representation.  In the ... more

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