I love helping buyers find their dream home. Discovering what makes a home perfect for a buyer and then helping to make it a reality is very rewarding! But the truth about buyer’s agents may shock you. Unfortunately, many buyers tend to meet agents in very random ways. They meet their agent at a property viewing or an open house and start working with them without really knowing what they offer or what they’re about. I hate to say this but the bar for buyer’s agents is set very low. Most agents start out in real estate as the buyer’s agent on a real estate team. They learn the real estate business by showing homes to buyers and doing offers, more or less by trial and error. Because the average agent does about five transactions a year, it literally takes years for them to build enough experience to be an effective agent.
Did you know that buyer representation is free of charge to buyers? The seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission in a real estate transaction, so you can hire a massively experienced Realtor to guide you through the home buying process, without being charged a dime! The home buying process is full of potential pitfalls. Your agent is your guide. Giving you sound advice from start to finish. Advice based on years of experience. This is the value of a buyer’s agent in the modern real estate landscape. It’s so important to find a professional that you can trust because this will probably be the largest investment that you’ve made in your life so far.
As you interview agents make sure they have a process and can clearly articulate what they do to bring you value that goes beyond just opening doors and writing a contract. Every buyer and every transaction are unique. A seasoned professional has the experience to spot red flags a mile away and keep you on the right track. And the best part? It’s absolutely free!
Dean Manton is a real estate broker with over 20 years experience helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. Ready to get started? Contact Dean today!
Dean Manton Broker
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc
519-821-4000
