Why Use a Buyer’s Agent?
Good question.
Well, 1 VERY important reason is that as the Buyer, our representation and professional services are FREE to you!
A Buyer’s Agent commission is already negotiated and contractually agreed upon in the listing agreement, so the Listing Agent and Buyer’s Agent commission is PAID BY THE SELLER at closing! The only caveat to this is on the very rare occasion (i.e. a home that is For Sale By Owner), the seller is not bound by a GAR (Georgia Association of Realtors) Listing Agreement and has not contractually agreed to pay the Buyer’s Agent commission. At that point, it would be our job, as your agent, to negotiate for the seller to pay our commission (by having Mr/Mrs Seller sign Authorization to Show Unlisted Property GAR form), which they typically will do, especially in this market. If at that point the seller still declined to pay our commission, ONLY in this situation would you be responsible for paying the Buyer’s Agent commission. Again, in this market, it is highly unlikely this situation would arise. This is absolutely something we would be aware ahead of time. We would discuss the options and you would ultimately be the one to decide if you’d like to actually pursue, and possibly purchase, that particular home.
Another reason to use a Buyer’s Agent: a good Buyer’s Agent can save you THOUSANDS of $$$.
Keep in mind: if you decide you want to get out on a Saturday afternoon to look at some homes and decide to visit a New Home Subdivision or an Open House…please know that the onsite agent DOES NOT work for you and DOES NOT have your best interests at heart. Their client is the seller & their job is to get the best terms and the most money for the client.
A good Buyer’s Agent will do the research, know the market, know the inventory & competition and ultimately know your advantages in the transaction. A Buyer’s Agent’s knowledge will also help you start off on the right foot with an educated and strategic offer and keep the leverage while navigating the negotiation process. The knowledge and expertise an educated Buyer’s Agent brings to the equation is priceless, yet FREE!
So, what this means for you is that you take advantage of our knowledge and expertise in the metro Atlanta Real Estate market and never have to worry about paying for the advice. I hope this is ok with you!
Many home shoppers may not understand this and decide to try their hand at buying without using a Buyer’s Agent. This certainly is an option, but now that you understand how you’re able to take advantage of FREE services and hire a Buyer’s Agent to represent you, why would you want to go it alone?
I hope you can see by now the benefit and ‘no-brainer’ advantages of hiring a Buyer’s Agent. If you have ANY questions on the fiduciary duties of a Buyer’s Agent or the GAR Buyer Brokerage Agreement, please don’t hesitate to contact the Kelly Sells Atlanta Team.
What we do for you as your Buyer’s Agent…
- Consult with you & evaluate your needs & wants – then research & find properties that meet those specifications.
- Schedule and accompany you on showings OR preview the properties on your behalf to qualify each listing.
- Research the properties to identify any unforseen problems or issues to help you make an informed decision on how you would like to proceed.
- Advise and assist you in properly structuring an offer to purchase your next home!
- Present the offer to the Seller & Listing Agent on your behalf.
- With your blessing, negotiate the offer on your behalf, always keeping your wishes & best interests at the forefront.
- We’re here to get you the BEST PRICE & TERMS possible & fully represent YOU in the Real Estate transaction.
Have more Real Estate questions? Contact us today!
“You want to be greedy when others are fearful. You want to be fearful when others are greedy.” Warren Buffet
Aaron & Kelly Allen
Real Estate Consultants
Keller Williams Realty Premier Atlanta
3365 Piedmont Rd, Suite 1050
Atlanta, GA 30305
Aaron 404-863-8680 | Kelly 404-606-2219
F 866-298-8584
Aaron@KellySellsAtlanta.com
www.KellySellsAtlanta.com
www.KellySellsAtlanta.com/blog
If you happen to know of someone that’s thinking of Buying or Selling, we’re here to help. Just email or call us w/ their contact info and we’d be honored to take absolute care of them.
