by KATHY MYERS CARSON, ABR, GRI
THE GARY FOSTER TEAM
RE/MAX 1ST OLYMPIC - LYNCHBURG, VA
434-660-4025
HOME BUYERS GUIDE - PART II
STEP TWO: "THE AGENT"
What is a Realtor®? Do I really need one?
Why can't I just call the agent whose name is on the sign?
•· A Realtor® represents the interest of either the Seller or the Buyer. This means that the Agent is striving for the best deal for the person they represent.
•· Yes, you do need a Realtor®. The process of buying property is a maze of legal paper work and it is the Agent's job to guide you through this maze and to make sure it is your interests that are protected.
•· You can call that Agent whose name is on that sign, BUT, that Agent is representing the Seller not you the buyer.
YOU can hire a BUYER Agent:
•· You do not pay this agent. The seller pays the Realtor® compensation when a house is sold.
•· If you want to hire me as your Buyer's Agent, I will require you to sign a Virginia Association of Realtors® Exclusive Right To Represent Buyer Agreement
•· The BUYER Agent works for YOU - this agent owes you LOYALTY, OBIDIENCE, CONFIDENTIALITY, FIDUCIARY RESPIONSIBILITY, and ADVICE.
As your Buyer Agent - What would I do:
•· I interview you & find out what type of house you like, where you want to live, do you want a "fixer-upper", etc.
•· I look at the current listings in your price range, review your "wish list" and then we look at houses.
•· I guide you through the looking process, the weeding out process, making the offer, the negotiation & the closing.
I want you to be happy - Realtors are successful because of REPEAT BUSINESS - this is just your first house! I want your repeat business and I want you to refer your friends and family to me to work with in buying homes.
FOR THE WORK I DO, I ASK ONLY ONE THING OF YOU AND THAT IS YOUR LOYALTY!!
If you attend an Open House tell the hosting agent that you are working with me.
Posted by Kathy Carson, ABR, GRI - RE/MAX 1st Olympic - Lynchburg, VA 434-660-4025
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