BUYERS
Buyer Agents: A Guide for the Real Estate Process
If you are looking to buy a home, you should know more about the local market. You are not likely to have the skills needed to assess properties, negotiate a home sale, and navigate local real estate laws. Many people choose to hire a buyer agent.
They can help you find the right property, negotiate for a fair price, and smooth out any difficulties in the buying process. They give you a number of fiduciary duties to make sure that your best interests are protected. Your agent will prepare everything before you start viewing properties.
● Make sure buyers are pre-qualified by a lender before starting the process
● Helping buyers locate all properties in their desired area in their price range and
meeting their criteria
● Coordinating and helping buyers to visit and view properties
● When a decision is made to attempt a purchase, helping the buyer craft their initial
offer and purchase agreement
● Working with the buyer on their behalf in negotiations with the seller through their
agent/broker
● Once a purchase contract is executed, coordinating the transaction process on the
buyer side
● Delivering and explaining documents in the transaction process Coordinating
inspections, reports and repair negotiations
● Assisting buyers through to closing and taking possession