Why You Need an Exclusive Buyer's Agent

You deserve the best possible representation!

Would you want the attorney who is representing your opponent to represent you in the same court matter? Why let the Seller's Agent negotiate on your behalf with THEIR client?

What is Buyer's Agency?

Buyer's agency is a buyer-agent relationship in which the Buyer's agent is the agent for the buyer with all the fiduciary responsibilities of care, obedience, accounting, loyalty, and disclosure owed to the buyer. The Buyer's agent represents the buyer under the law of agency. Without a buyer's agency relationship, all agents will fall under the seller's agency and owe all of fiduciary responsibilities to the seller.

What does the press have to say?

"To Buyers: If you want representation, work with a buyer broker. They are legally obligated to represent your interests in any negotiations with sellers." The Consumer Federation of America " Groups such as the Consumer Federation of America and AARP recommend using buyer's agents. SmartMoney Magazine

"Exclusive agencies are the best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering a buyer broker in the first place. Kiplinger's CHANGING TIMES

"Many people don't realize that, unless specifically stated otherwise, brokers are legal representatives of sellers. A buyer broker, representing only the buyer, may be able to secure a better price and better terms." Good Housekeeping

"Buyer brokers: agents that buyers can call their own...If your real estate agent isn't a buyer broker, he works for the seller...Buyers no long have to fend for themselves." U.S. News & World Report

"Level the playing field when you buy a home...You may get a better deal with your own broker pulling for you...The introduction of buyer brokers takes a horribly one–sided process and simply makes it fair," says one broker." Medical Economics

"Confusion often arises because many buyers believe that the agent who shows them houses works on their behalf. In fact, subagents of the listing broker – often they are agents who work for another office – also act on behalf of the seller." New York Times

"Buyer brokers have the buyer's interests in mind. They act as a personal advocate, hunting for the right house and haggling with the seller's agent. In fact, a 1992 study by a national long distance phone company, found that 200 relocating workers who used buyer brokers paid an average of 91% of the offering price, whereas those using traditional brokers paid 96%." Diversion Magazine for Physicians

Working With Real Estate Agents Brochure

All Real Estate Brokers/Agents are required by North Carolina law to provide and review this brochure with prospective clients. This Brochure is NOT a contract. The brochure provides information for you to know whether an agent is working for you as your agent or simply working with you while acting as an agent of the other party. This brochure addresses the various types of working relationships that may be available to you. It should help you decide which relationship you want to have with a real estate agent.

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