Working With A Real Estate Agent-Buyer's Agent

Buying a home is exciting and terrifying. It’s one of the largest purchases you will ever make.

You have a lot of decisions to make, the first one being your choice of an agent.

Trust is essential between the agent and the client. Always tell the agent the truth about what you need in a home and what you are comfortable spending. Never tell the agent you want to spend more than you have been preapproved for by your mortgage company. Expect the agent to spend some time with you reviewing your financial situation and to speak with your mortgage lender. Often a good agent will recommend you spend less than you have been approved for and will help you find a home that meets that criteria. We are extremely proud that none of our clients have ever found themselves in a short sale or foreclosure situation. It is always our goal to help you find a home that does not strain your budget to the point of breaking.

Your agent should be available by phone, text and email. Don’t sign a contract with an agent who doesn’t answer your calls, texts and emails promptly. While agents are often out of the office showing homes, attending inspections and closings, there should be a clear understanding of the time frame in which you can expect a return call.

Understand agency. Read and ask your agent to explain the consumer notice http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter35/s35.336.html

The agent you select to work with literally becomes your“agent” in the process of buying a home. While all parties are by law required to deal with each other in an honest way, your agent has your best interest as their first responsibility. When making an offer, negotiating terms, understanding the inspection report and helping you get to the settlement table, we help you understand contracts and allow you to make the decisions. Our business model is to be sure that the client has as much information as possible. If there is ever anything that you do not understand, we are here to help.

Mutual respect is crucial to getting the best from your agent.

Be on time for appointments. Let the agent know if you are unable to make an appointment so that they can reschedule the homes on the tour.

Believe that your agent is working for you and not for themselves. Agents work on commission only, but if you feel that the agent is pushing you towards doing something you do not want to do in order to collect the commission, YOU NEED A DIFFERENT AGENT.

Call, text or email us for more information or to set up an interview. We want your business and are willing to work hard for it. Go to our website to see what we are about and tons of information on our selling areas.

Jim & Deborah Brady
Century21 Alliance
610-853-2700 ext 416
website: http://www.bradyhometeam.com