Are you looking to buy? Hire your own buyer’s agent!

There are a lot of really good (and important!) reasons for why you should hire your own agent if you are looking to buy a home. We’ve also realized that a lot of people don’t understand the actual cost to have an agent represent you as the buyer. So we’re going to break it down for you.

Let’s start with the cost because that seems to be the most common misconception. It almost never costs you a thing to have an agent represent you when you’re in the buyer’s market.

When someone decides to sell their home and put it on the market with a listing agent, they create a contract that outlines how much commission they will be paying to the selling agent and sometimes the agent that represents you, the buyer. You don’t need to worry about adding on more money to your purchase price because the seller will generally pay your agent for you. Afterall, both the selling agent and the buying agent had a hand in helping that homeowner get their house sold.

So now that you know it most likely doesn’t cost you anything, why should you use a buyer’s agent?

The #1 and most important reason – they know how this thing works. If this is your first time buying a home (or even your second!), there are a lot of things to consider – things you may miss since you’re not in the business of real estate every day.

Your real estate agent knows what areas of the city you should be looking in for your price range. They know what to look for when you’re walking through a home. They’ll be able to give you a strong idea of what you can afford, in what areas, given your non-negotiables and based on the current market. Think of it like a real estate professional in your back pocket, guiding you through the process.

It’s so important at the beginning stages of your buying journey to find a real estate agent you can trust and feel good working with. Someone who knows their stuff and understands this fast-paced market we’re in.

We know how overwhelming and stressful the buying process is for your new home. This is probably one of the biggest purchases in your life. We’d love to work with you to help narrow down your search, find hidden gems you didn’t know exist and of course, get you into a home that you absolutely love.

The market has ups and downs, (as you already know if you’re currently looking!) and it’s important to have a professional with you along the way to make the process easier.

Call Chuck Roy 226-344-5482 or Shantal Johnson 226-344-5485 to set up an appointment today

 


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