What it the Big Deal - a Buyer wants to Buy - a Seller Wants to Sell

Think about the Real Estate Buying process. Often times the Buyer has a property in mind when they first call the Realtor, but quite often they do NOT buy that home. Had the buyer called the Seller direct they may have liked the home. But the Realtor may have other motives or reasons for convincing you that another home is a better option.
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Just Remember to have a plan, and know your own mind. Don't get caught up in Realtor Knows Best, they don't know what you think they know. And the Realtor should not be making your decisions for you. Most of the time you don't even know that the Realtor is pushing you toward a particular decision or property.
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I suggest that you call the listing agent, go look at the property, if you like it decide on terms and what you want in the contract BEFORE you call the Realtor and go for it, best to have a real estate attorney - though don't trust they know all that can hurt you - they don't - you, the real estate consumer really do have to look out for yourself. r

If you can buy a FSBO then do that, but for now most properties are listed with a Realtor and will be until the Real Estate Consumer wakes up to what is really happening. And in this I feel the listing agent is best, NEVER tie down to a contractual agreement with a buyers agent. If you do you will have more stress, you will pay more and you have to pay the real estate buyers agent even if you buy a FSBO. It is not Fair. Though many believe having a Buyers Agent offers better protection, I believe that is a Flat Out Lie. Knowledge is Power and the Cold Hard facts are using a listing agent to represent you in a sale is way better on every level then using a buyers agent.

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