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Portsmouth NH Buyer Agent Services: The Benefits Of Using A Buyer Agent

By
Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker- Peggy Carter Team

As a buyer looking at homes for sale in Portsmouth NH, you have the benefit of buyer representation for your Portsmouth NH home search. Listing agents have a legal obligation to protect their seller client. Although they will treat home buyers fairly, they must protect their client’s interests above all others. As a buyer, you should have the same level of service and protection from your agent. Solely contacting a real estate broker does not automatically make that person your buyer agent. It is critical that you actually enter into a buyer representation agreement. Below are some tips on Portsmouth NH buyer agent services and the benefits of using a buyer agent.

Benefits Of Using A Buyer Agent

The word agent means fiduciary, and buyer agents owe their client fiduciary responsibilities of confidentiality, reasonable care, lawful obedience, accounting, disclosure of material facts, and diligence. Buyer agents assist their clients through the real estate transaction and deliver guidance and support at every juncture. The real estate process can be stressful and emotional. Buyer agents use their experience to come up with creative solutions to problems developed along the way. Having a neutral party who understands and protects your interests and translates them into productive communications with other parties can also lead to better outcomes. Buyer agents are personal guides and advisers for what will be one of the most major events in your life.

Portsmouth NH Buyer Agent Services

Portsmouth NH brokers perform many tasks throughout the real estate process. In the initial stages, they help you evaluate options, and view and compare properties. Once you find a property, they assist with filling out contracts, evaluating inspection results, meeting crucial deadlines, and completing the mortgage process. Buyer agents are expected to fully understand the process and properly guide you on important steps. They can also recommend appropriate experts for things that you may require along the way such as attorneys. Portsmouth NH buyer agent services can be a very valuable resource to home buyers.

Selecting A Buyer Agent

When Selecting a buyer agent, consider your requirements. Do you like to browse properties on your own or have an agent filter through and select them for you? How tech savvy do you want your agent to be? Do you want an agent with any specialties? Are you looking at a unique type of real estate that may require additional experience from an agent? Do you prefer specific personalities? Considering these questions will help you better analyze Portsmouth NH buyer agent services and select an agent that best fits your needs.


About the author: This Portsmouth NH Buyer Agent Services article was created by Dick Cook. Dick is a realtor with over thirty years experience working for customers in the Granite State. Specializing in Senior Real Estate Services, Dick covers the NH Seacoast & Lakes Regions, servicing the following communities and many others:
 

Dick blogs about NH Seacoast & Lakes Region real estate and can also be found online at SeniorLivingNH.com, offering a wealth of information and resources on downsizing, rightsizing and relocating for the NH Senior Community.

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