Today we spoke with some of our premier buyer agents in the Boston, Massachusetts and the Los Angeles California areas. They are reporting some frustration with the market because they have buyers wanting to buy but the inventory of available properties is low. This makes for a frustrating experience for both the buyers and the buyers agents. It is a…
Florida buyer agents can help seniors find best deals in over-55 communities. Kathleen Chiras discusses how buyers agents can help people who must set up a short term rental before moving into their new home. She also describes the process for accessing top buyer agents online. She and the host discuss current economic trends in real estate in the states…
Many people will engage the services of one of the first real estate agents they talk with. Agents typically have good people skills so this is easy to do. However, we recommend you interview several agents. For most of us, it is the biggest financial transaction of our lives, so doesn't it make sense to take a little time and…
A real estate agent in the United States may work in a company where the agent can be in a designated relationship with a buyer or a seller. Designated agency evolved over the last decade in response to consumer demand for reduction of the conflict of interest that naturally occurs when a company does business with both sellers and buyers.…
What are the 4 most important qualities a person should look for when you find a buyers agent? Loyalty. Make sure you work with an buyer agent who is in your court, representing your interests above all. At your first meeting, do not hesitate to ask the agent if they offer the option of being a buyers agent and how…
A most common question asked our staff is "How do real estate agents get paid?" Real estate agents typically get paid a commission out of the transaction at closing based on the sales price. The percentage built in to the sales price varies widely between different countries and different regions within the United States. For example, in the United Kingdom…