If you're thinking about buying a home STOP! Never do it alone! Did you know if you don't hire your own agent you don't have anyone looking out for your best interest? Its true! If you walk into an open house, call the agent on a sign or click to contact the agent, that agent works for the builder or seller. Sure they can sell you the home but they are going to look out for the seller who hired them. This mistake can cost you thousands of dollars and make the seller more money.
Hi I'm Judy Ballard with Illustrated Properties.
Here's the deal. Most builders and sellers agree to around 6% commission. That is split between the buyers agent and the sellers agent. If you don't hire an agent where does that 3% go? More often than not it goes right back into the sellers pocket. So why wouldn't you hire someone to work for you? It'f free! Thats right it costs you absolutely nothing ….the seller pays my fees.
So let's review, You get somebody to watch out for you, guide you through every step of the transaction make suggestions on what you should and shouldn't be asking for, help you find a great lender, be with you for inspections and repairs, go over what costs are customary for the buyer to pay and what is customary for the seller to pay and explain all the contingencies, FOR FREE! This is a no brainer. Call me today and let's start your search for your next property. And as always make it a great home buying or selling day.
