The Top 4 Perks of Securing a Buyer’s Agent

With the Internet at our fingertips, it may seem like securing a buyer’s agent has become a somewhat antiquated notion. But buyer’s agents, in fact, still serve a number of very important purposes beyond finding you a property. In other words, if you are considering purchasing a property without a buyer’s agent, you may first want to consider all of the advantages for having a buyer’s agent on your side:

1. A buyer’s agent saves you time

Sure, you can just as easily search the Internet to find properties that meet your needs, wants, and budget, but doing so can prove to be an arduous process. Instead, a buyer’s agent can provide you with a list of properties that best fit your needs and budget, thereby saving you a considerable amount of time. Once your agent provides you with a list of potential properties, you can then head to the Internet to further peruse photos and information about the property.

2. A buyer’s agent saves you money

No, you don’t need a buyer’s agent to purchase a house, but wouldn’t having a professional on your side make the process of doing so an easier one? A VIP Realty buyer’s agent, for example, will provide you with comparable sales in the neighborhood to give you a better idea whether the sales price for the home is reasonable. A VIP Realty buyer’s agent will also be there to help you negotiate the purchase of the home, from making the initial offer to finalizing the final sales price and writing the purchase agreement.

3.  A buyer’s agent is always free

What many home buyers don’t understand is that using a buyer’s agent costs the buyer no money! Instead, the buyer’s agent is paid a portion of the commission paid out by the home seller. Using a buyer’s agent provides you with representation during the home buying process, thereby allowing you to make the best decisions regarding the purchase of a property. In other words, you get all of the expertise of a seasoned real estate agent without paying a dime in commission fees!

4. A buyer’s agent is a wealth of information and expertise

Even if you are prepared to find a home on your own, buyers’ agent are there to provide so many other services, all of which utilize their expertise and experience. Whether this is your first home or your fifth home, a buyer’s agent is there to guide you through the home buying experience. A buyer’s agent is there to request appointments to view homes; to search comparable properties in the area to determine a fair asking price; to review disclosure forms and purchase agreements; to help you locate home and pest inspectors; to negotiate concessions and conditions on the property; and to help you prepare for closing.  It only makes sense to utilize the expertise of a buyer’s agent, as you can be certain you will have questions and concerns along the way.