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Today, Shana Wurth, our top buyer’s agent, joins us to discuss what she does to help her clients and what the benefits are of working with a buyer specialist.
A buyer’s agent will help you get through the process of buying a home; from start to end, they help you get through the contract negotiations and repair negotiations, work closely with your lender and the title company, and get you in the house at the end of it all!
One thing that often comes up is how the buyer’s agent gets paid. As a buyer, you don’t have to worry about paying an agent’s commission. The commission is paid by the seller’s concessions; out of the proceeds at closing, it comes out of the seller’s portion of whatever they get once they sell their house. Essentially, the services offered by a buyer specialist are completely free to you as a buyer!
When you’re driving through a neighborhood and you see a great home for sale, DON’T call the number on the sign! This may sound counterintuitive, but it will save you from being taken advantage of. The agent whose number is on the sign is working for the seller and their interests, not yours. That agent wants to get the most money possible for their seller client, while a buyer's agent who is representing you will work to get you the best deal possible! It’s all about having someone to represent you and your interests in negotiations!
If you’re thinking about buying a home, the best thing you can do is find a good one who is willing to go to bat for you. Before getting started, they will walk you through the buying timeline so you’re never taken by surprise during the process. Give us a call or shoot us an email if you want to sit down for a free buyer consultation with Shana, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind. We’re always available to help!
