Why Use a Buyers Agent??
Purchasing a home can be a fun and exciting process. However, it can be intimidating,
and mistakes are possible. A Realtor who specializes in working with Buyers can help
alleviate the fears & possibilities for mistakes - at no cost to the Buyer!
Make sure and use a Buyer's Agent on any real estate transaction, and you will help
ensure that you are making the right decisions.
#1 - IT'S FREE TO THE BUYER
#2 - Full Access to the MLS
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a database of all homes listed by Realtors, and
represents roughly 99% of the homes for sale in any given market. It has evolved into
an extremely powerful search engine that allows your buyer's agent to enter in search
criteria, and returns only homes that match those specific parameters. Buyers can find
a lot of this information online through IDX feeds available on many websites, but this
information is a "watered down" version of the MLS because the IDX search engines
aren't quite as powerful, and don't return as detailed profiles as the MLS.
#3 Representation
Listing Agents enter into legally binding agreements that require them to ALWAYS act
in the best interest of the seller. They are the seller's "coach" and will make sure that
their clients' best interests are looked after. Luckily, your Buyer's Agent is there to
make sure YOUR best interests are accounted for. With your expert Buyer's Agent in
your corner, you can rest assured that you're on, at least, even ground with the home
seller. A football team would be at a pretty significant disadvantage without a coach –
just as you would be without a Buyer's Agent.
#4 Negotiating Power
The MLS maintains a record of, not only all homes listed by Realtors in a given market,
but also the sales price of those homes. Your Buyer's Agent will run a Comparative
Market Analysis (CMA) to determine a prospective home's Fair Market Value (FMV). In
simpler terms, your Realtor will look at similar homes in the same neighborhood that
have sold recently. This way, you will know whether or not the seller has their home
priced fairly. If the home is priced over Fair Market Value, your Buyer's Agent can
present your "under asking price" offer with plenty of firepower – and a greater chance
that the offer will be accepted.
#5 Maximize Your Time with Your Agent’s Experience
The average person buys 3-5 homes in their lifetime. Your Buyer's Agent has helped
MANY new homebuyers through MANY purchases, and will help you better organize your
search & decision making process – saving you valuable time. A good Buyer's Agent will
assist in 3-5 home purchases every month. Your Buyer's Agent will know what to
expect, and will know when to alert you if anything out of the ordinary occurs.
#6 Industry Contacts
It takes a lot of people to close a real estate transaction – Buyer's Agent, Listing
Agent, Loan Officer, Inspector, Appraiser, Insurance Agent, General Contractors, and
sometimes more! A good agent will come with a strong closing team that has
performed in the past, and will continue to perform. A transaction is only as strong as
its weakest link – with your strong Buyer's Agent & their closing team, you can rest
assured that you will have plenty of support.
#7 Peace of Mind
If you are like most people, your home is the largest purchase you will ever make. The
average person spends around 1/3 of their total monthly income on their home. This is
a big decision and you don't want to go at it alone. When you use a trusted Buyer's
Agent, you know that your best interests are accounted for, and that you can feel
confident in your purchase.
“A good Buyer's Agent is invaluable to a Buyer, and can be the difference
between a wonderful transaction, and a nightmare.”
Purchasing a home can be a fun and exciting process. However, it can be intimidating,
and mistakes are possible. A Realtor who specializes in working with Buyers can help
alleviate the fears & possibilities for mistakes - at no cost to the Buyer!
Make sure and use a Buyer's Agent on any real estate transaction, and you will help
ensure that you are making the right decisions.
#1 - IT'S FREE TO THE BUYER
#2 - Full Access to the MLS
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a database of all homes listed by Realtors, and
represents roughly 99% of the homes for sale in any given market. It has evolved into
an extremely powerful search engine that allows your buyer's agent to enter in search
criteria, and returns only homes that match those specific parameters. Buyers can find
a lot of this information online through IDX feeds available on many websites, but this
information is a "watered down" version of the MLS because the IDX search engines
aren't quite as powerful, and don't return as detailed profiles as the MLS.
#3 Representation
Listing Agents enter into legally binding agreements that require them to ALWAYS act
in the best interest of the seller. They are the seller's "coach" and will make sure that
their clients' best interests are looked after. Luckily, your Buyer's Agent is there to
make sure YOUR best interests are accounted for. With your expert Buyer's Agent in
your corner, you can rest assured that you're on, at least, even ground with the home
seller. A football team would be at a pretty significant disadvantage without a coach –
just as you would be without a Buyer's Agent.
#4 Negotiating Power
The MLS maintains a record of, not only all homes listed by Realtors in a given market,
but also the sales price of those homes. Your Buyer's Agent will run a Comparative
Market Analysis (CMA) to determine a prospective home's Fair Market Value (FMV). In
simpler terms, your Realtor will look at similar homes in the same neighborhood that
have sold recently. This way, you will know whether or not the seller has their home
priced fairly. If the home is priced over Fair Market Value, your Buyer's Agent can
present your "under asking price" offer with plenty of firepower – and a greater chance
that the offer will be accepted.
#5 Maximize Your Time with Your Agent’s Experience
The average person buys 3-5 homes in their lifetime. Your Buyer's Agent has helped
MANY new homebuyers through MANY purchases, and will help you better organize your
search & decision making process – saving you valuable time. A good Buyer's Agent will
assist in 3-5 home purchases every month. Your Buyer's Agent will know what to
expect, and will know when to alert you if anything out of the ordinary occurs.
#6 Industry Contacts
It takes a lot of people to close a real estate transaction – Buyer's Agent, Listing
Agent, Loan Officer, Inspector, Appraiser, Insurance Agent, General Contractors, and
sometimes more! A good agent will come with a strong closing team that has
performed in the past, and will continue to perform. A transaction is only as strong as
its weakest link – with your strong Buyer's Agent & their closing team, you can rest
assured that you will have plenty of support.
#7 Peace of Mind
If you are like most people, your home is the largest purchase you will ever make. The
average person spends around 1/3 of their total monthly income on their home. This is
a big decision and you don't want to go at it alone. When you use a trusted Buyer's
Agent, you know that your best interests are accounted for, and that you can feel
confident in your purchase.
“A good Buyer's Agent is invaluable to a Buyer, and can be the difference
between a wonderful transaction, and a nightmare.”
The Hale Team
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