Do I Need A Buyers Agent?

The Internet has made finding a home so much easier these days, and often buyers wonder why they even need an agent. But finding the home is only the first step in buying a home and many times it’s the easiest step as well.

A buyer’s agent can be your biggest asset and your best ally, all at no cost to you. So why would any buyer, in their right mind turn down professional now cost service? Beats me.

For a buyer, there is no cost of taking advantage of the services of a professional real estate agent. The seller’s agent charges a commission, then offers a referral fee in the local MLS to the buyer’s agent. The buyer’s agent will only get paid for bringing a ready willing and able buyer who purchases the home and is only paid upon the successful closing of escrow.

10 Reasons the Buyer Should Have a Real Estate Agent

1. A real estate agent knows the homes available for purchase and has access to these homes even when the seller isn’t home.
2. The real estate agent has access to the local MLS which will provide additional information regarding listed homes.
3. A real estate agent will drive buyers around using their vehicle and gas, so buyers sit back and relax. And if they play their cards right the agent may spring for lunch as well.
4. A real estate agent will help and advise the buyers on negotiating tactics to help them save money. This is especially true for short sales and foreclosures.
5. A real estate agent has access to all the needed paperwork, has training in all the needed paperwork and can explain the buying process.
6. A real estate agent can handle all the necessary paperwork to protect the buyer in the home buying process. It’s absolutely crucial that your paperwork is prepared and handled properly. This will help avoid lawsuits and other legalities later down the line.
7. A real estate agent will help the buyers find home inspectors and meet them at the house if the buyer isn’t available.
8. A real estate agent will help the buyers locate utilities and other companies to help in the moving process.
9. A real estate agent will handle many of the small problems and details between the two agents, escrow and the lender so the buyers are not bothered.
10. A real estate agent will do everything in his or her power to protect their client and ensure that the purchase runs smoothly and closes on time.

A real estate will do all these things and more for their client, at absolutely no cost to the buyer. That sounds like a great deal to me. I always like something for nothing. So next time you wonder whether you need the services of a buyers agent, call me and I’ll remind you of the 10 reasons why you need a buyers agent.