Not all of the best real estate agents have a string of designations after their names, but many of the best do. Here is a summary of some common real estate agent designations Designations to look for: ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative This accreditation helps teach real estate agents on how to better service buyers. The ABR designation can be obtained…
Realtor agents can offer customer or client levels of service. One of these choices provides more advocacy and protection to you as a buyer. What is the difference between a Realtor who acts as a buyer's agent and one who acts as a transaction broker? There is a huge difference between the roles of a “buyer's agent” and a “transaction…
Assess your wants and needs in a home by checking out this short video. You will want to do this step prior to choosing real estate agents: Other steps to take before meeting with a real estate agent: Examine the codes of ethics and standards of practice of trusted sources such as national and state associations. Learn about the…
See this video on the top reasons to sign a buyers agency agreement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nyMWmw1UEE&t=6s Rather than have an implied oral agreement with a buyers agent, you will be in a much stronger position if you have a written agreement. A written agreement provides clearly specified obligations and duties, and can even have a clause that will outline what happens if…
Accredited Buyer Representative Designation The accredited buyer representative designation may be earned by taking a course offered by the National Association of REALTORS helps agents know how to best represent buyers. This is especially helpful if they are in a large company that must offer designated agency when there is a property of interest within that company. This designation is…