Here are some of the questions we are asked about Buyer Agency And our Real Estate services:

1. What is a buyer agent / buyer broker?
We represent the BUYER in a real estate transaction, and we represent the BEST INTERESTS of that BUYER.  Simply put- we represent YOU, and not the SELLER in a BUYER AGENCY Relationship.

2.  Who pays you if you represent me? - The "transaction" is paid for when YOU, the BUYER, go to the lender and get the money necessary to finance a home.  At the CLOSING, the Seller takes YOUR money and applies a portion of it to pay for both sides of the transaction...the Seller's agent, and the Buyer's agent.  So, the money comes from YOU originally.

2. Why do I need a buyer agent?
A Buyer's Agent represents the buyer, not the seller, and your Buyer agent will look out for your best interest. We will get you the BEST DEAL possible, and we will discover all pertinent facts about the property - and we WILL divulge those facts to you.  In this way, YOU gain the benefit of knowing as much about the property as humanly possible, rather than relying on what the Listing Agent tells you if you go directly to the Seller's agent.

3.  Will I need an attorney? We always advise our Buyer clients to seek the advise of legal counsel, and we can recommend real estate attorneys to you should you decide that you need one.

4. Can the seller's agent represent me?
A seller's agent cannot be your advocate or counsel you about a property's value or negotiation strategy because he or she works for the seller. In addition, if you work with a seller's agent he or she must disclose to the seller anything he or she knows about you or your circumstances that would give the seller a competitive advantage or affect their decision making. We don't recommend going direct to the Listing Agent if you are a Buyer.

5. Will you send me automated e-mails as NEW LISTINGS come online?
Yes.  All you have to do is go to the BUYER'S PAGE, and click on the GO button directing you to the automated e-mail sign-up for the MLS listings that come online into the MLS daily. This is a very easy way to beat out other BUYERS who don't use this FREE SERVICE.

6. If I decide to purchase a for sale by owner (FSBO) home, will  you still represent my interests?
Yes. we will assist you in purchasing a home that is for sale by owner. We will contact the For sale By Owner Seller and negotiate with them to bring them a qualified, ready, willing and able BUYER to view their property.  Then, we will work with you to negotiate the best deal for YOU.

8. Will a Buyer's Agent  help me negotiate the sales price?
This is why you want to have a Buyer's Agent representing YOUR INTERESTS, and not the SELLER'S INTERESTS.  We discover all kinds of things that help you and us to negotiate a great deal from the Seller.  How long has it been on the market?  That affects the price.  Why is the homeowner selling?  If we discover things, we tell YOU about it.  There are a lot of elements that go into making an Offer.  Once an Offer is accepted, there is STILL MORE ROOM after a home inspection is performed by a licensed Home Inspector. This is why you need a Buyer's Agent.

9. Will you review the purchase and sale agreement and make any necessary changes to benefit me?
We are skilled at reviewing and drafting Purchase & Sale Agreements and Offers...and most of the other forms YOU will use to complete the transaction.  We will advise you when it is wise to seek legal counsel, or a mortgage broker...whatever we feel you will need to do to get to a successful, satisfactory closing.

There will be a host of OTHER QUESTIONS that YOU will have as the transaction begins....all the way to the closing, so we are HERE FOR YOU.  We will assist you to get to a successful closing.