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FAQs About Buyer Representation
 
I found this great post about why buyers need to have their own agent.  Peggy is in Ct. but the process is pretty much the same here in Ga. 
You need to have somebody look out for you.  Home buying can be a complicated process with several speed bumps before closing.  A good buyers agent is going to look out for you, negotiate on your behalf, and look out for your best inbterests!
 
When I am speaking for the first time with potential buyers, one of the most misunderstood aspects of buying a home concerns buyer representation. Although we have had buyer representation in Connecticut since 1996, many people still do not understand that, as buyers, they have the right to have an agent who solely represents their interests. Here are some of the most common questions about buyer representation. I hope this will clear up WHY you need buyer representation! What is buyer representation? When you agree to work with a buyer's agent, you have the benefit of someone representing your best interests and negotiating on your behalf. The agent has a fiduciary responsibility and pledges to you loyalty, confidentiality, obedience, accountability, reasonable care, and diligence. These are ... more

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