It’s common for curious, prospective home buyers to begin their search online. I’ve done it, I admit; it’s pretty fun to look at virtual home tours and imagine myself in various houses. But, what should you do if you’re actually serious about purchasing that dream home you found online? Call the agent who listed it?
The answer is NO, you should not. Before even beginning your home buying search, you should hire your own Realtor to represent you and your financial interests. The other agent represents the seller, and has no obligation to look out for you! I’m not saying that the seller’s agent will deliberately try to screw you over, but it’s important to have someone on your side who knows the process. For more information, check out this post by Amy Kramer on Active Rain:
I don’t know about you, but I want an advocate for my home purchase (the largest purchase most people make in their lifetime), negotiating and looking out for my best interests.
It is better for a home buyer to have their own representation. And remember, the buyer’s agent commission is almost always paid for by the seller at closing!
So why NOT hire a Realtor to represent you 100% in buying a home?
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