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  • May 3, 2010 at 10:12 AM #17407
    New Guy
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    When choosing a buyer’s realtor, is there any difference between agencies?

    Is it recommended to stick with the bigger agencies?

    Also, is it common in today’s market to ask for a buyer’s agent to take a lesser commission and apply a credit to the sale?

    Any tips in what to do to find a good agent (i.e., assuming that an agent is not being referred to me)?

    Thanks.

    May 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM #546034
    DataAgent
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    Before you shop for a buyer’s agent, I would make a list of what you expect the agent to do for you. Possible duties could be:
    1. Find you a good neighborhood.
    2. Locate the perfect house.
    3. Take you on weekend housing tours.
    4. Explain all your mortgage options.
    5. Negotiate the lowest price.
    6. Wade thru the short sale maze.
    7. Deal with new home builders.
    8. Show you REO properties.
    9. Help you get a mortgage.
    10. etc.

    I’m a do-it-yourself kind of guy. I’ve bought many houses in the past and used the Internet to find my current house. I didn’t need a lot of hand-holding.

    The best buyer’s agent for you depends on the help you need.

    May 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM #546996
    DataAgent
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    Before you shop for a buyer’s agent, I would make a list of what you expect the agent to do for you. Possible duties could be:
    1. Find you a good neighborhood.
    2. Locate the perfect house.
    3. Take you on weekend housing tours.
    4. Explain all your mortgage options.
    5. Negotiate the lowest price.
    6. Wade thru the short sale maze.
    7. Deal with new home builders.
    8. Show you REO properties.
    9. Help you get a mortgage.
    10. etc.

    I’m a do-it-yourself kind of guy. I’ve bought many houses in the past and used the Internet to find my current house. I didn’t need a lot of hand-holding.

    The best buyer’s agent for you depends on the help you need.

    May 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM #546723
    DataAgent
    Participant

    Before you shop for a buyer’s agent, I would make a list of what you expect the agent to do for you. Possible duties could be:
    1. Find you a good neighborhood.
    2. Locate the perfect house.
    3. Take you on weekend housing tours.
    4. Explain all your mortgage options.
    5. Negotiate the lowest price.
    6. Wade thru the short sale maze.
    7. Deal with new home builders.
    8. Show you REO properties.
    9. Help you get a mortgage.
    10. etc.

    I’m a do-it-yourself kind of guy. I’ve bought many houses in the past and used the Internet to find my current house. I didn’t need a lot of hand-holding.

    The best buyer’s agent for you depends on the help you need.

    May 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM #546627
    DataAgent
    Participant

    Before you shop for a buyer’s agent, I would make a list of what you expect the agent to do for you. Possible duties could be:
    1. Find you a good neighborhood.
    2. Locate the perfect house.
    3. Take you on weekend housing tours.
    4. Explain all your mortgage options.
    5. Negotiate the lowest price.
    6. Wade thru the short sale maze.
    7. Deal with new home builders.
    8. Show you REO properties.
    9. Help you get a mortgage.
    10. etc.

    I’m a do-it-yourself kind of guy. I’ve bought many houses in the past and used the Internet to find my current house. I didn’t need a lot of hand-holding.

    The best buyer’s agent for you depends on the help you need.

    May 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM #546147
    DataAgent
    Participant

    Before you shop for a buyer’s agent, I would make a list of what you expect the agent to do for you. Possible duties could be:
    1. Find you a good neighborhood.
    2. Locate the perfect house.
    3. Take you on weekend housing tours.
    4. Explain all your mortgage options.
    5. Negotiate the lowest price.
    6. Wade thru the short sale maze.
    7. Deal with new home builders.
    8. Show you REO properties.
    9. Help you get a mortgage.
    10. etc.

    I’m a do-it-yourself kind of guy. I’ve bought many houses in the past and used the Internet to find my current house. I didn’t need a lot of hand-holding.

    The best buyer’s agent for you depends on the help you need.

    May 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM #547181
    jimklinge
    Participant

    DataAgent’s list describes the basic services provided by an agent, and good topics of discussion with any realtor you might be considering.

    To find the right realtor, include the question, “What do you do that other agents don’t, or I can’t do myself?”

    Their answer should tell you a lot about their ability to help you.

    May 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM #546332
    jimklinge
    Participant

    DataAgent’s list describes the basic services provided by an agent, and good topics of discussion with any realtor you might be considering.

    To find the right realtor, include the question, “What do you do that other agents don’t, or I can’t do myself?”

    Their answer should tell you a lot about their ability to help you.

    May 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM #546909
    jimklinge
    Participant

    DataAgent’s list describes the basic services provided by an agent, and good topics of discussion with any realtor you might be considering.

    To find the right realtor, include the question, “What do you do that other agents don’t, or I can’t do myself?”

    Their answer should tell you a lot about their ability to help you.

    May 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM #546219
    jimklinge
    Participant

    DataAgent’s list describes the basic services provided by an agent, and good topics of discussion with any realtor you might be considering.

    To find the right realtor, include the question, “What do you do that other agents don’t, or I can’t do myself?”

    Their answer should tell you a lot about their ability to help you.

    May 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM #546812
    jimklinge
    Participant

    DataAgent’s list describes the basic services provided by an agent, and good topics of discussion with any realtor you might be considering.

    To find the right realtor, include the question, “What do you do that other agents don’t, or I can’t do myself?”

    Their answer should tell you a lot about their ability to help you.

    May 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM #546822
    1stimebuy
    Participant

    Once you find the area you want from Redfin, why don’t you pull up the latest sales and find the ones that you think were good deals – maybe you can use the agents who’s involved in those transactions?

    May 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM #546919
    1stimebuy
    Participant

    Once you find the area you want from Redfin, why don’t you pull up the latest sales and find the ones that you think were good deals – maybe you can use the agents who’s involved in those transactions?

    May 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM #547191
    1stimebuy
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    Once you find the area you want from Redfin, why don’t you pull up the latest sales and find the ones that you think were good deals – maybe you can use the agents who’s involved in those transactions?

    May 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM #546229
    1stimebuy
    Participant

    Once you find the area you want from Redfin, why don’t you pull up the latest sales and find the ones that you think were good deals – maybe you can use the agents who’s involved in those transactions?

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