"If your agent isn't a Buyer Broker - he
works for the seller" -
U.S. News
and World Report
"Agent's who show homes don't
represent your interest. They work for the seller, and their objective is to
sell the house at the highest price." -
USA
Today
"Exclusive Agencies are the vest, they
remove any conflict of interests, which is the main reason for considering a
buyer broker in the first place." -
Kiplinger's
Changing Times
"The best buyer brokers are so-called
exclusive agents - that is they represent only buyers, never sellers. Buyer's
average a 5% saving when represented by a buyer's agent rather than a sales
agent." -
Money Magazine
"Buyers: If you want representation,
work with a buyer's broker. They are legally obligated to represent your
interests in negotiations with the seller." -
The
Consumer Federation of America
"Groups such as the Consumer
Federation of America and AARP recommend using buyer's brokers." -
Smart
Money
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Home buying
mistakes can no longer be camouflaged by inflation, justified by
irrational appreciation or absorbed by employee relocation programs, so
the best defense against financial loss today is smart buying.
Bought,
Not Sold
provides the information necessary to be a
very
smart buyer. Ray Wilson's
Bought, Not Sold
is a winner.*
*Review by Becky Swann, President
and founder of IRED.COM, Inc.
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Strategies for
Buyers
- April 2023
The last thing you want to do is walk into
an open house and start blabbing how much you can afford to the agent
who has listed the house. That agent owes his or her allegiance to the
seller--and only the seller. If you're negotiating with a pro, you ought
to have a pro in your corner, too. Get an advocate on your side.
It's commonplace now for buyers to sign up their own agents to represent
their interests in a deal. Look for a buyer's broker who will represent
you--and only you.
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Finding the right
house usually means first finding a good real estate agent. That's the
focus of Buyer Beware! Author Carla Cross candidly reveals many secrets
of the business to help buyers avoid being buffaloed by lazy,
incompetent, or unethical practitioners. That may happen surprisingly
often; one-third of all homebuyers say they would not use their agents
again, according to an industry survey. Cross tells how best to
screen and choose an agent, and advises buyers to hire their own agent,
or Buyer Beware!
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