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Home Buying Tips

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Weekly Real Estate Market Report

Buying A Home? Find Out How A Buyer's Agent Can Help

Hiring a buyer's agent may not cost you money but it could save you thousands.

  An agent who is engaged by you to help you search for and purchase the perfect home is considered a buyer’s agent. You may at first wonder what this buyer’s agent is going to cost you? NOTHING! In most cases, the buyer’s agent is paid from the sellers proceeds at closing. Great news for you. All you owe is loyalty to the agent who is representing you. You will sign an agreement that states that you will work with that agent and that you will contact them to purchase any home for an agreed upon time. The agent in turn promises to work for your best interest. Did you know buyer’s agents can show you any home? They may show you unlisted homes, for sale by owners, new construction and, of course, resales. It is important that you call your …

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