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Why is a buyer's real estate agent important for you?
When making any significant purchase or decision, people usually look for an unbiased educated opinion to assist and guide them through the process. It's practical to seek legal consultants to help safeguard their interests in fields well beyond their experience and expertise. The home buying process including finding the best mortgage advisor and buyer's Realtor is no exception to that rule. For instance, doesn't a suspect in a court of law seek the knowledge and services of a lawyer? You shouldn't go to court unrepresented and seek advice from the plaintiff's attorney if you are the defendant or vice versa, correct? The same is true with a real estate transaction. Have your own representation in your corner. Period. Nonetheless, with such a wide array of information readily accessible online, it is not uncommon for us Realtors to hear clients asking, "why should we hire a real estate agent when the listing agent said he'll represent us?" This is called double ending a deal and it's not a smart decision for buyers. While some homebuyers push through escrow with their purchases just fine. Most usually hit a few road bumps and others get jammed up with a big bill or discover very expensive problems after ... more

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