Do home buyers need the help of a Buyer Representative?

You bet! Because when buyers work with a real estate professional who is 100% loyal and completely committed to them, chances are that the entire home buying process will go smoothly, with more buyer satisfaction.

A Buyer Representative works solely for you and has no legal or other responsibilities to the seller. When working with a Buyer Representative, you have the advantage of personal representation, independent counseling, loyalty, confidentiality and trust. On the other hand, while helping you present an offer, negotiate, and close a transaction, a general real estate agent has certain fiduciary responsibilities to the seller and agent of any property you choose.

Yes, a Buyer Representative can show you every home listed in the Realtor’s © Multiple Listing Service. PLUS Real Estate Owned (REO) and For Sale By Owner (FSBO) properties. Additionally, a Buyer Representative can show you brand new and unlisted homes.

Yes indeed. Because a Buyer Representative’s fiduciary responsibility is to YOU, he or she can be more forthcoming with any negative aspects about properties that you’re investigating for purchase.

No. As your personal ally, advocating your best interests, a Buyer Representative is obligated to provide you with maximum information about buying a home, each step of the way. That means disclosing specifics about location, property values, offering price, negotiations, counter offers, contingencies, financing, and the entire closing process. Armed with such vital and detailed information, you’ll be thoroughly prepared to make decisions that are right for you and your family.

First, a Buyer Representative is fully qualified and highly skilled in the back and forth negotiations and financing queries that precede the closing of most real estate transactions. Second, a Buyer Representative is also experienced and committed to helping protect your best interests in the purchase. In representing and supporting you, that’s a powerful combination!

Since a Buyer Representative is legally obligated to only you, he or she can help you maintain absolute privacy with regard to financial and personal information. That’s another important benefit of working closely with a qualified Buyer Representative.

No! We share our fee with the seller agent just like a normal co-broke. Always remember, you as the buyer are always paying the fee, it is built in to the purchase price. The choice is do you want to be sold on a customer basis by a sellers agent, or represented on a client basis by a buyers representative.

We have the answers and many more details about Buyer Representation by a McLean Team Professional. Please call or E-mail us today. We’ll answer your questions in full.

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• John L. McLean and Paula J. McLean are both Accredited Buyers Representatives.

www.REBAC.net The worlds largest association of real estate professionals focusing on representing buyers in real estate transactions.