Use a Professional
Seller’s Agent/Buyer’s Agent
You have the option of working with a seller’s agent or buyer’s agent, depending upon the types of services you desire.
Dual Agent
Dual agency, when a broker who is representing the buyer and shows that buyer a property listed with the broker’s office, is permissible provided that both buyer and seller have given informed consent.
REALTOR® Services
REALTORS® provide housing costs, property research, property disclosures, information about schools, taxes and financing, and assistance in obtaining legal forms, required inspections and presenting the offer.
What REALTOR® Services Home Buyers Found Invaluable
|
All
Buyers |
First-time
Buyers |
Repeat
Buyers |
| Helped buyer understand the process |
68% |
84% |
54% |
| Pointed out unnoticed features/faults with property |
50% |
54% |
46% |
| Improved buyer’s knowledge of search areas |
36% |
28% |
43% |
|
Negotiated better sales contract terms |
39% |
41% |
37% |
| Shortened buyer’s home search |
26% |
28% |
25% |
| Negotiated a better price |
33% |
38% |
29% |
| Narrowed buyer’s search area |
15% |
13% |
17% |
| Expanded buyer’s search area |
17% |
22% |
13% |
| Provided better list of mortgage lenders |
19% |
24% |
14% |
| Provided a better list of service providers |
36% |
46% |
28% |