Buyers Agent
Top Ten Reasons to Hire Us as Your Buyers Agent
We recently saved a buyer at least $10,000 (and probably more) on their property purchase. We were able to do so because they hired us to work as their buyers agent (which is FREE in most cases).
This particular buyer wanted to offer $510,000 for a condo, and legally as Transaction Brokers (the default for all real estate agents in Florida), we were going to have to let them. However, once we explained that to take advantage of our negotiating skills and experience we needed to represent them as Single Agents, they decided to sign a Buyer Broker agreement. This allowed us to offer professional advice on negotiations, which resulted in a final sale price of $500,000.
A Buyers Agent can be your greatest asset during your property purchase. Here are 10 great reasons to hire us:
1. It is FREE – In most cases the seller pays all agent commissions, not the buyer. Hiring a Buyers Agent is one of the best bargains you will ever find. If you needed legal advice, and a top-notch attorney offered you all the free legal advice you wanted free of charge, would you take them up on it? I know I would.
2. It is Convenient – We handle scheduling and logistics of all property showings, and will personally show you every property of interest. Dealing with this yourself and trying to meet a different agent at every property can quickly become overwhelming.
3. Market Knowledge – We work in the local real estate market every day, and you can tap in to our knowledge for free. This is key to finding the best home for you as the best price.
4. Professional Negotiation – We have been negotiating real estate transactions for a decade, and have worked with hundreds of buyers in that time. As a Buyer’s Agent we have a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest, and that means we are obligated to help you negotiate the best possible price.
5. Professional Connections – We know the best lenders, home inspectors, title companies and contractors in the area, and you can tap in to that network.
6. Insider Knowledge – We sometimes know if a property is coming on the market before it happens. If you are interested in a particular neighborhood or development, and the type of property you are looking for is not on the market, we will make professional inquires on your behalf.
7. Access to Comparable Sale Data – The most important information you can have when considering a purchase on a home or condo is an in-depth analysis of the “Comps,” or comparable sales. This is like a mini-appraisal of the property, and helps us determine where to start negotiations. We are educated in business and finance and always perform a complete price analysis for our buyers.
8. Help Identifying Your Needs – Given any price range there is rarely a perfect property. Having worked with so many buyers we can often help “see the forest through the trees,” and narrow down what is really important in a home purchase.
9. Mitigator of Emotions – Real estate transactions can stir up all kinds of emotions on the part of buyer and seller. This is a natural reaction to the stress sometimes associated with large financial transactions, particularly when people are not accustomed to dealing with it. We help remove the emotions and stress from the transaction and keep everyone moving forward to meet their goals.
10. Knowledge of Industry Standards, Legalities and Contracts – We prepare the contract and all necessary documents required for the purchase of the property, explain any seller disclosures and contingencies to the contract, help you negotiate the best sale price, perform the home inspection and negotiate any items relating to that inspection, and then work with the title company to manage the transaction until closing. All this time we represent your interests, making sure you are legally protected and getting value for your money.
One final thing: When you work with us you will never, ever feel pressured. All that we care about it that we eventually find the best property for you at the best price, however long that takes. So, why not start now? Just call, email or send a message right here. We look forward to working with you!
