- An agent will:
- Arrange
access to homes for you to preview
- Accompany
you on your tour of homes
- Research
the neighborhood, including market values
- Draft
the offer to purchase
- Negotiate
with the seller
- Arrange
inspections
- Abide
by all local, state and federal laws
- Help
you obtain financing
- Review
all closing documents for correctness
- Follow
up after closing to make sure you're
move-in is accomplished smoothly
Finding
and keeping a good agent
Finding a real estate agent is easy. Finding
one you'll enjoy working with may require
some effort. When you find one, stick with
her. Give her the same respect and consideration
you'd expect. When she knows she has your
loyalty, she'll be more likely to do the
best job for you.
Disadvantages
of using a real estate agent
One potential disadvantage of using an agent
is that the seller may be less flexible with
the price since they'll be paying a real
estate commission. In the customary transaction,
the seller pays the agent for their services.
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