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  • November 24, 2009 at 6:49 PM #16713
    4sranch_buyer
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    We are first time home buyers and are considering going without a buyer’s agent for purchasing a home. Are there any caveats that we should consider? please advice.

    Also, if we find a listing suitable to us, we plan to go with the listing agent to represent us if possible, to double our odds in the bidding war game. Do you experts have any suggestions if this is a good idea for us?

    November 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM #486377
    sdrealtor
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    Sometimes it’s a good idea and sometimes it isnt. Its up to you to decide.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM #486543
    sdrealtor
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    Sometimes it’s a good idea and sometimes it isnt. Its up to you to decide.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM #486919
    sdrealtor
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    Sometimes it’s a good idea and sometimes it isnt. Its up to you to decide.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM #487006
    sdrealtor
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    Sometimes it’s a good idea and sometimes it isnt. Its up to you to decide.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM #487238
    sdrealtor
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    Sometimes it’s a good idea and sometimes it isnt. Its up to you to decide.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM #486397
    urbanrealtor
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    If you are looking to avoid the uncertainty of offering and bidding, then this might be a good idea.
    I am not at all clear that it is a good way to avoid overpaying.

    That said, I would recommend that you ask for an agent to review the contracts (possibly without telling the listing agent) before signing.

    I doubt you will get someone to do it for free but it is cheaper and has greater practical advantage than an attorney.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM #486563
    urbanrealtor
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    If you are looking to avoid the uncertainty of offering and bidding, then this might be a good idea.
    I am not at all clear that it is a good way to avoid overpaying.

    That said, I would recommend that you ask for an agent to review the contracts (possibly without telling the listing agent) before signing.

    I doubt you will get someone to do it for free but it is cheaper and has greater practical advantage than an attorney.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM #486939
    urbanrealtor
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    If you are looking to avoid the uncertainty of offering and bidding, then this might be a good idea.
    I am not at all clear that it is a good way to avoid overpaying.

    That said, I would recommend that you ask for an agent to review the contracts (possibly without telling the listing agent) before signing.

    I doubt you will get someone to do it for free but it is cheaper and has greater practical advantage than an attorney.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM #487026
    urbanrealtor
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    If you are looking to avoid the uncertainty of offering and bidding, then this might be a good idea.
    I am not at all clear that it is a good way to avoid overpaying.

    That said, I would recommend that you ask for an agent to review the contracts (possibly without telling the listing agent) before signing.

    I doubt you will get someone to do it for free but it is cheaper and has greater practical advantage than an attorney.

    November 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM #487258
    urbanrealtor
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    If you are looking to avoid the uncertainty of offering and bidding, then this might be a good idea.
    I am not at all clear that it is a good way to avoid overpaying.

    That said, I would recommend that you ask for an agent to review the contracts (possibly without telling the listing agent) before signing.

    I doubt you will get someone to do it for free but it is cheaper and has greater practical advantage than an attorney.

    November 25, 2009 at 8:05 AM #486549
    Ren
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    We started out thinking we wanted to just use the listing agents, but with the sheer number of properties we would be looking at, we quickly discovered how much additional time is involved when you don’t have a buyer’s agent. We picked one we liked at a random open house, and even though he was new and made a few mistakes, he was a HUGE help and earned his commission.

    November 25, 2009 at 8:05 AM #486716
    Ren
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    We started out thinking we wanted to just use the listing agents, but with the sheer number of properties we would be looking at, we quickly discovered how much additional time is involved when you don’t have a buyer’s agent. We picked one we liked at a random open house, and even though he was new and made a few mistakes, he was a HUGE help and earned his commission.

    November 25, 2009 at 8:05 AM #487094
    Ren
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    We started out thinking we wanted to just use the listing agents, but with the sheer number of properties we would be looking at, we quickly discovered how much additional time is involved when you don’t have a buyer’s agent. We picked one we liked at a random open house, and even though he was new and made a few mistakes, he was a HUGE help and earned his commission.

    November 25, 2009 at 8:05 AM #487181
    Ren
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    We started out thinking we wanted to just use the listing agents, but with the sheer number of properties we would be looking at, we quickly discovered how much additional time is involved when you don’t have a buyer’s agent. We picked one we liked at a random open house, and even though he was new and made a few mistakes, he was a HUGE help and earned his commission.

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