Why Hire a Buyer's Agent?

Why should you hire a buyer's agent? There are many reasons, but here are a few. 

1. Hiring a buyer's agent is free for the home buyer. The seller and the listing agent have already negotiated the commission percentage. So if they negotiate a 6% commission, and you don't hire a buyer's agent, the listing agent will get all 6%. If you hire a buyer's agent, the two agents will split that commission. So not hiring a buyer's agent, will not save you money. In fact you will probably lose money, because you do not have an agent properly negotiating the sales price on your behalf. 
2. You benefit from their knowledge. ​

• ​​​Contracts: Don't trust one of the biggest purchases of your life to an online contract. An experienced agent can help you understand what you are reading and signing. 
• Red Flags: They will be able to spot red flags with your potential new home that we would miss.
• The Area: If you have a checklist of items that you want for a new home and the area it is in, your agent can help you. 
• Negotiations: Your agent can help negotiate the sales price & repairs on your behalf.

     3.   Your agent will have YOUR best interest in mind. The seller most likely has an agent                               advocating on their behalf, and you should too.