Buyers Only Realty
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENTS "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 longer have to fend for themselves."
U.S. News & World Report
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"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 better price and terms."
Good Housekeeping
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House Hunting? Save By Hiring Your Own Broker
By Carla A Fried
"If you ever doubted the value of real estate agents who work solely for home buyers (as opposed to traditional agents who report to sellers) consider this: A recent study by U.S. Sprint found that 232 relocating Sprint Employees who hired buyer brokers paid an average of 91% of a home's list price. People who use traditional agents typically pay about 96%. On a house originally priced at $150,000, that's a difference of $7,500."
Money Magazine
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"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."
The Wall Street Journal
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"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
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"To Buyers: If you want representation, work with a buyer broker. They are legally obligated to represent your interests in any negotiations with sellers... Groups such as the Consumer Federation of America and AARP recommend using buyer's agents."
SmartMoney Magazine, June 1995
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"Buyer brokers have the buyer's interest in mind. They act as a personal advocate, hunting for the right house and haggling with the seller's agent."
Diversion Magazine for Physicians
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"A conflict of interest is more likely when a real estate firm that represents sellers assigns you one of its brokers as a buyer agent. That's why many people believe an 'exclusive' buyer broker is preferable..." says Stephen Brobeck, executive director
of the Consumers Federation of America.
Business Week
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Buying A Home
By Elizabeth Razzi
"Exclusive buyers's brokers work only with the buyers and don't take listings. They're obligated to help you find the best deals and lowest price. Unfortunately, agency standards have changed so much in the past ten years that real estate agents themselves are likely to be confused about their obligations to buyers and sellers, eventhough in most places they are supposed to give you a disclosure form explaining your relationship. Bottom line: you don't truly have an advocate in your corner unless you both sign a contract saying so."
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
______________________________________________________________ "Agents: How to hire one for your side - Most agents who show you homes don't represent your interests. They work for the seller, and their objective is to sell the house for the highest possible price."
USA Today
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