without buyers agent?

[urbanrealtor]

In reality any part of the real estate transaction can be done without an agent.

The only real value add of an agent is as an experienced consultant and negotiator.

If you have bought and sold several properties, have MLS access, know all the current vectors in the subject market and understand the contract mechanics (like when your deposit becomes in jeopardy or what repairs you can ask for), then honestly you might be better off without an agent.

Just like you don’t need to go to a nice restaurant for a gourmet meal or to a mechanic to repair your car, you really don’t need to reproduce a set of skills and experience that you already have or can go just as well without.

[sdduuuude]

Some things to consider:

I see a buyers’ agent doing three things for you:
1) Preview houses
2) Negotiate, offer pricing advice and write offers.
3) Move the process along.

1)
How familiar are you with the market and area in which you are buying ? If you just moved here, it’ll be tough without an agent.

If you have already found a house, or if you really know the area well, then you might be ok without an agent.

Also – how much time do you have ? If you don’t mind taking the time to check on places, you may not need an agent but it can get old quickly.

2)
How business savvy are you? There can be tricks and traps in the negotiating process. You have to know when you are being lied to.

If you are patient and don’t mind making some negotiating mistakes in which you lose houses you want, then you can learn as you go.

Can you pull your own comps ? Knowing the actual sale price of comparable houses is important.

3)
Make sure the escrow agent is solid. A good one can really keep the process moving and makes a buyers’ agent less necessary.

Tell the selling agent you expect him/her to help move the process along. Maybe she could provide forms for you to write up offers ?

Considering a short sale? That could be a major pain without a realtor.

Overall, one less middleman makes things just a little easier, if you don’t mind doing the work and putting your fate in your own hands.

Getting pre-qualified is a must.

[sdduuuude]

Some things to consider:

I see a buyers’ agent doing three things for you:
1) Preview houses
2) Negotiate, offer pricing advice and write offers.
3) Move the process along.

1)
How familiar are you with the market and area in which you are buying ? If you just moved here, it’ll be tough without an agent.

If you have already found a house, or if you really know the area well, then you might be ok without an agent.

Also – how much time do you have ? If you don’t mind taking the time to check on places, you may not need an agent but it can get old quickly.

2)
How business savvy are you? There can be tricks and traps in the negotiating process. You have to know when you are being lied to.

If you are patient and don’t mind making some negotiating mistakes in which you lose houses you want, then you can learn as you go.

Can you pull your own comps ? Knowing the actual sale price of comparable houses is important.

3)
Make sure the escrow agent is solid. A good one can really keep the process moving and makes a buyers’ agent less necessary.

Tell the selling agent you expect him/her to help move the process along. Maybe she could provide forms for you to write up offers ?

Considering a short sale? That could be a major pain without a realtor.

Overall, one less middleman makes things just a little easier, if you don’t mind doing the work and putting your fate in your own hands.

Getting pre-qualified is a must.

[sdduuuude]

Some things to consider:

I see a buyers’ agent doing three things for you:
1) Preview houses
2) Negotiate, offer pricing advice and write offers.
3) Move the process along.

1)
How familiar are you with the market and area in which you are buying ? If you just moved here, it’ll be tough without an agent.

If you have already found a house, or if you really know the area well, then you might be ok without an agent.

Also – how much time do you have ? If you don’t mind taking the time to check on places, you may not need an agent but it can get old quickly.

2)
How business savvy are you? There can be tricks and traps in the negotiating process. You have to know when you are being lied to.

If you are patient and don’t mind making some negotiating mistakes in which you lose houses you want, then you can learn as you go.

Can you pull your own comps ? Knowing the actual sale price of comparable houses is important.

3)
Make sure the escrow agent is solid. A good one can really keep the process moving and makes a buyers’ agent less necessary.

Tell the selling agent you expect him/her to help move the process along. Maybe she could provide forms for you to write up offers ?

Considering a short sale? That could be a major pain without a realtor.

Overall, one less middleman makes things just a little easier, if you don’t mind doing the work and putting your fate in your own hands.

Getting pre-qualified is a must.

[sdduuuude]

Some things to consider:

I see a buyers’ agent doing three things for you:
1) Preview houses
2) Negotiate, offer pricing advice and write offers.
3) Move the process along.

1)
How familiar are you with the market and area in which you are buying ? If you just moved here, it’ll be tough without an agent.

If you have already found a house, or if you really know the area well, then you might be ok without an agent.

Also – how much time do you have ? If you don’t mind taking the time to check on places, you may not need an agent but it can get old quickly.

2)
How business savvy are you? There can be tricks and traps in the negotiating process. You have to know when you are being lied to.

If you are patient and don’t mind making some negotiating mistakes in which you lose houses you want, then you can learn as you go.

Can you pull your own comps ? Knowing the actual sale price of comparable houses is important.

3)
Make sure the escrow agent is solid. A good one can really keep the process moving and makes a buyers’ agent less necessary.

Tell the selling agent you expect him/her to help move the process along. Maybe she could provide forms for you to write up offers ?

Considering a short sale? That could be a major pain without a realtor.

Overall, one less middleman makes things just a little easier, if you don’t mind doing the work and putting your fate in your own hands.

Getting pre-qualified is a must.

[sdduuuude]

Some things to consider:

I see a buyers’ agent doing three things for you:
1) Preview houses
2) Negotiate, offer pricing advice and write offers.
3) Move the process along.

1)
How familiar are you with the market and area in which you are buying ? If you just moved here, it’ll be tough without an agent.

If you have already found a house, or if you really know the area well, then you might be ok without an agent.

Also – how much time do you have ? If you don’t mind taking the time to check on places, you may not need an agent but it can get old quickly.

2)
How business savvy are you? There can be tricks and traps in the negotiating process. You have to know when you are being lied to.

If you are patient and don’t mind making some negotiating mistakes in which you lose houses you want, then you can learn as you go.

Can you pull your own comps ? Knowing the actual sale price of comparable houses is important.

3)
Make sure the escrow agent is solid. A good one can really keep the process moving and makes a buyers’ agent less necessary.

Tell the selling agent you expect him/her to help move the process along. Maybe she could provide forms for you to write up offers ?

Considering a short sale? That could be a major pain without a realtor.

Overall, one less middleman makes things just a little easier, if you don’t mind doing the work and putting your fate in your own hands.

Getting pre-qualified is a must.

[urbanrealtor]

sdduude:

Well put.

[urbanrealtor]

sdduude:

Well put.

[urbanrealtor]

sdduude:

Well put.

[urbanrealtor]

sdduude:

Well put.

[urbanrealtor]

sdduude:

Well put.

[patb]

Guys never forget this one

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-infamous-suzanne-researched-this-commercial-video-2009-5

Suzanne researched this.

[patb]

Guys never forget this one

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-infamous-suzanne-researched-this-commercial-video-2009-5

Suzanne researched this.

[patb]

Guys never forget this one

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-infamous-suzanne-researched-this-commercial-video-2009-5

Suzanne researched this.

[patb]

Guys never forget this one

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-infamous-suzanne-researched-this-commercial-video-2009-5

Suzanne researched this.

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