Reasons To Sign Up With A Buyers Agent

Excellent post, Gary!  I know buyers have more information than ever about real estate these days, but when it comes time for negotiation, strategy, inspections, etc, etc... you need someone on your side.

So much an individual can learn from their agent. AND most of the time our services are FREE to the buyer. Can't beat that!!

Gary... excellent job here... short, spot on, and good info for all new buyers.  We all know that real estate is local and I am sure all good agents have pros and cons about this. about buyers agents.. and so much more.  thanks

Hi Gary ~  I could not have said it better.  I like the simplicity of the message.   Nicely done... Since I only work with buyers, I couldn't agree with you MORE!  After all the seller's agent is looking out for the seller only

Gary -- I am a listing specialists and I work in some remote areas. I would not want to show my own listings without a buyer broker agreement. I would not want to risk a whole Day of my time driving to and from a showing appointment without knowing I could sell another's listing if my Buyer did not like mine.

Well said, Gary! Although buyer's are still reluctant to sign these, a little practice makes perfect! It's now rare for me to work with a Buyer without an Agency Agreement in place these days.

Gary,

I only work with sellers who need a short sale as a listing agent. All buyers who find me from all sources get referred to the best buyer agents I know for the area and the price range. Buyers deserve to be represented by Realtors who are fully dedicated to them.

Beautifully done, Gary.  Laid out perfectly and right on target.  Thanks  for this post.

Gary - You have laid out the reasons to sign up as a buyer's agent very well.

Don't forget about "pocket" listings, coming soon listings and such "available" properties that may not be "on the market"  but able to be purchased that are not widely known or on the internet.

The "needs" analysis - helping someone actually figure out what type of place best suits their long and short term needs & wants.

And last but not least - a buyer's agent is going to call their loyal buyers when they come across a truely great deal rather than call casual lookers that may or may not be talking with several agents.

Great post. I'm not sure why buyers would want to make their largest financial purchase without some guidance from a professional

Gary - there are so many good reasons for buyers to work with a buyer's agent, especially with the market conditions we have right now (but it's smart anytime). It's hard to understand why someone would not want to have that representation and guidance. Some, I suppose, feel they can get a better deal working directly with the listing agent, without, perhaps, realizing potential consequences.

Jeff

Beautifully done, Gary!  Nobody does it like you!  Looks like a great re-blog too.

Have a terrific Thursday...

Great Post. I've said for years one of the best things our industry could do is make the use of Buyer Agency Agreements mandatory. We won't list a seller's house without a listing agreement and a we shouldn't be working with buyer's without a Buyer's Agency Agreement.  

Gary, we always like to read posts like this because we feel stongly that a buyer should hire a buyers agent.

Great post, but you forgot to mention it is all at NO cost to the buyer!  

Gary,

Excellent post my friend as always!  Hiring an agent to represent you is at no cost to you...so it leaves me scratching my head to find people wanting to represent themselves when a buyers agent does so much in their behalf...and at no cost to them... :)

You missed the best part of all...the GOOD STUFF is FREE!!!

Amen Gary. Did you know 90% of the Manhattan New York agents do not have a buyer brokerage agreement with the buyers?

More than four years later this post is useful in dealing with certain clients who are open to reading helpful posts.