Some people trip over dollars to pick up pennies… Just wanted to address a misconception that some buyers have. Calling a listing agent will save you money-in other words maybe you can make a better deal and get the agent to cut their commission. The opposite is true actually. This is like representing yourself in court-having a fool for a client! A buyers agent is simply any agent that looks for property for you and represents you. A good agent knows the local values and neighborhoods, knows a good deal and a bad deal, and as an agent has access to a lot of other important information such as what the seller owes, and if they are motivated, etc. All of this knowledge can be useful in negotiating a great price. Also, when a great deal comes along you need to be ready, willing, and able to move quickly before somebody else snaps it up. This is true of any real estate market whether it is up or down, because the smart money is always fast!!! A Realtor/Lender Team is a great way to pull this off. The great news is that a buyers agent does not cost you a penny, yet can save you thousands and also keep you from buying a ‘lemon’, or getting the wrong financing. In other words you get an expert (or two) for nothing. With a team you are leveraging talents and brainpower, like successful people do!
