needs. Once buyers have decided on an agent who they feel can effectively represent them, they will enter into a buyer's agreement, formalizing the relationship and ensuring that their interests are protected during the search for their new home.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST AGENT FOR YOUR NEEDS UR NEEDS
As with any professional, there are degrees of professionalism, dedication, and experience. The “wow factor” will simply wear off. Meet with prospective buyer's agents personally. A good buyer’s agent will want to know whether you’re pre-approved for a loan by a lender, what kind, and the terms of the loan you’re getting. They should spend adequate time to discover what you’re looking for in a house. They should listen as much as talk and ask questions. If the agent doesn’t broach the topic, ask for an explanation of his or her understanding of agency relationships and obligations to you. The law requires agents to explain whether they’ll be working for the buyer or the seller whenever they have substantive contact with a customer or prospective client. A professional agent will offer you a buyer’s agreement, and will explain it to you. If the agent can’t explain agency concepts to you, then move to the next agent. Be sure that the agent will be showing you all listings or properties on the market that meet your requirements, and not only listings that are handled in-house. Buyer’s agents have the legal duty to put the buyer’s needs ahead as a top priority. A good buyer’s agent will provide a home-buying education. The listing agent will point out all the features of a home; a good buyer’s agent will point to the faults—or advise when they can be
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