Orlando First Time Home Buyers this is your guide on everything real estate related and where to begin. The first part of this 
series discussed if purchasing a home is right for you and how to finance your first home. This part will discuss how to find the right Orlando Buyer's Agent to represent you.
As a buyer it's important to use the skill and education of a Realtor. Most buyers think they will save money by doing it on their own but that couldnt be furthest from the truth. A buyer's agent costs you nothing, that's right they work for free until you successfully close on your home. The buyer's agent is paid by the seller, whether it be a home owner or builder. A good buyer's agent has negotiation skills to help get you the best deal on your purchase. I have had clients walk into a new construction community have a builders agent tell them if they didnt use a Realtor they would give them a better deal, being educated buyers of mine they knew this wasnt the case. Needless to say I was able to negotiate them a better price on the unit plus a few additional items thrown into the deal. Again regardless of the type of home you want to purchase, For Sale By Owner, for sale through another agent, bank owned or new construction you should always have a buyer's agent to represent your best interests.
With so many Orlando Realtors how do you know which one is right to use and will do the best job for you? Ask for referrals from friends and family, search online and read about the different agents in the Central Florida area. Once you have narrowed it down to a few good Realtors you will want to interview them, whether it's by phone, email or in person, ask them for references from past clients and actually speak with these people. Ask them how much of their business is spent working with Buyers vs. Sellers, How many First Time Home Buyers have they helped and why do they feel qualified to help you, ask them if they know about Down Payment Assistance programs. More importantly you want to see how your personalities mess. This is someone you will spend a lot of time communicating with, you want to make sure they understand your needs.
Orlando First Time Home Buyers do your research and find the right buyers agent.
Have and agent but not happy with their performance and not sure what to do? IF you dont have a buyers agreement you are free to transition to another agent, it's not required but it would be professional to send them an email letting them know that you've found someone else and will no longer require their services. Some agents will take it at that, some agents will beg and some will be upset. If you want to explain why you are choosing someone else take the high road and keep the response strictly professional or simply ignore any further emails.
Hopefully you have a better understanding about how to choose your Orlando's Buyers Agent and why it's important to have one. Next we will discuss making an offer on a property.
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