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Why
A Real Estate Buyer's Representative?
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Purchasing real estate is a complex and major transaction with many details to be handled. Without proper representation the buying process could seem easy to you because you will never know when you have been had.
In the majority of cases, an agent will represent the seller. Wouldn’t you want to have complete and fair representation in the real estate transaction also, especially when it is of no cost to you? Until 1996 any real estate agent in a transaction worked for the seller, either as the listing agent or as a subagent to the seller. The buyer essentially had no representation. But in 1996 the state of Texas began to recognize Buyers Agents whose responsibility was completely to the Buyer. The buyer's representative works for the buyer and has the client's best interests in mind through out the entire real estate transaction. The broker becomes the buyer's agent by entering into an agreement to represent the buyer, usually through a written buyer representation agreement. The agreement will spell out the parties of the agreement, set forth the area and term of representation, the type of relationship that is authorized and who will pay for the broker's fee. In almost every case the seller pays for the broker's fee through a separate agreement with the listing broker. In the case of new homes, the builder usually pays the brokerage fee. Services We Provide For Our Clients: Evaluate your specific needs and wants and locate properties that fit those specifications.
• Assist you in determining the amount that you can afford.
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