Why should you have an agent when buying real estate
Traditionally, in what I like to call "old school" real estate, all the real estate agents represent sellers. Even YOUR agent was working for the seller...not you. But now, as a result of new agency laws, consumers have a choice: Buyer's Agents who represent buyers. That's a big difference!
A Buyer's Agent is bound by law and ethics to work solely on behalf of the buyer and provides levels of support and service not given by traditional agents. It is a relationship based on legal protection of the buyer, not the seller. And best of all, it costs the buyer nothing extra.
Consider this: If you call the agent of a particular property, you're calling the person hired by the seller to get the highest price for his property. The seller's agent has a vested interest in selling that property, and no allegiance to you.
A Buyer's Agent, with sole allegiance to you, has access to all properties on the market within the state(s) where she is licensed to show and sell. You have a professional advocate and representative helping you every step of the way throughout the entire buying process . . . working only for you!
Your Buyer's Agent is paid a percentage of the purchase price by the seller, so it cost you nothing extra. This percentage would go entirely to the seller's agent if you were not represented, and your sales price would not be reduced.
Very few people are aware of Buyer's Agency, but now that you know . . .Doesn't it make sense to have your own Buyer's Agent?