Welcome to my new blog! I thought I would address a question or real estate news or something with every post. This one is "Why do I need a buyer's agent?"
So,
you are sitting at the kitchen table and you decide to start looking at homes.
You fire up Google and away you go, and in the process, you think, "I'm finding
my own homes, I'm a smart person, I know how to negotiate. This is fun! Why do I
need to pay someone to do this for me? I'll find a discount agent, or better
yet, do it on my own! Those real estate commissions are ridiculous
anyway!"
Well, it certainly sounds like a good idea.
Unfortunately, going through a home purchase is like going to the hairdresser.
You don't know if the job was well done until it is finished and you have turn
around to face the mirror. The problem is, a haircut grows out. A misstep on the
most important investment of your life without great advice and counsel can set
you back financially and personally for years.
Negotiating out
hundreds, (maybe over 1,000 contracts) with all different types and styles of
Agents and Sellers gives a top agent experience that is invaluable on your
behalf. I have found in almost every transaction that there are a few key
moments of interaction during the negotiations that will change the course of
the transaction. You either get the house in a multiple offer situation, or you
don't. You either make a convincing argument for a price and use the right
approach and right wording at the perfect moment of opportunity, or you don't.
The phone call is made at the perfect time, or it's made 1/2 hour too late. How
do I know this? I've learned the hard way, and made countless mistakes over the
last 18 years.
The impact I make in a transaction varies from
small to life-changing, but when you have a great buyer's agent you'll have an
objective expert looking out for only you and your best
interests.
Objectivity is so important ~ most top agents will hire another agent to
represent them when they sell a home, because they are not objective about their
own deal either. (I'll tell you sometime about how cattywampus I got over the
silly swinging picnic bench on the purchase of my personal Lake
House).
The relationships I've developed with top Eastside agents
help me negotiate on your behalf and bring you out on top; whether there are 10
offers to compete with, or none. I can help you navigate through the
intricacies of a Short Sale, A Bank-Owned Property, or a Non-Distressed home
sale. I'll help you analyze and compare neighborhood and community prices,
schools, and help you recognize future appreciation trends in our market. Your
goals and needs become
my first priority, and I will be your advocate,
counselor and friend every step of the way. I can and will help you know "when
to hold 'em, and when to fold 'em and walk away" from the
table.
Outside of integrity, my clients happiness and best
interests are my top priority, and I'll use every tool, resource, and bit of
experience I have to get you the best deal on the best home.
And,
best of all, here's a deal ~ buyer representation is free to you! So, why
wouldn't you want a fantastic buyer's agent?
