Comments on: Why do I need a buyer’s agent if I find the home myself?

By: Ruthmarie Hicks

Ruthmarie Hicks — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:35:37 +0000

I’m nt signed on to this computer, but just FYI – I am the admin for this blog..

Hi David –
RARELY will a listing agent cut their commission in half. Many brokerages won’t allow it. Personally, it depends upon the agreement I had with the SELLER at the outset and the buyer has nothing to do with it because my contract wasn’t with them. There is a great deal of increased liability when you double-end a deal and there is also a great deal more work so getting the entire buyers side of the commission back is NOT realistic.

Hi Jim –
The buyers agent has a FIDUCIARY obligation to represent the BUYER. The listing agent has a FIDUCIARY obligation to get the best price and terms possible for the SELLER. Generally you are up against a pro who negotiates for their clients on a daily basis. Unless you do this for a living, you are at a major disadvantage when you work with the listing agent. They may be very nice and friendly and they may want desperately to sell that house to you, but – make no mistake – they are in an adversarial position. That doesn’t mean they are bad people, but they know what their job is – and they have to do their job.

By: Jim V

Jim V — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:04:32 +0000

Does a so called Buyers Agent really represent a buyer? I don’t see any difference between a listing and buyers agent. They both want you to buy a house.

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By: David

David — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:25:09 +0000

I am buying in a neighborhood where I have already lived for six years, and am very aware of market prices. I also have access to a myriad of inspectors. The sellers agent offered about 2.5% off the price for dual agency, which is close to $20,000 here in CA. I found my last buyers agent so worthless that I’m taking them up on it. I am well aware of required seller disclosures and terms I need in the offer, etc..

If I were moving to a new town, I’d get an agent. But there are some situations where dual agency really benefits all parties.

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By: Huckleberry

Huckleberry — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:15:48 +0000

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