Salem Oregon Real Estate


The Benefits of Using a Buyer's Agent

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Many times when someone buys real estate they end up buying it from the agent who listed the home and represents the seller.
There are many benefits to using a buyers agent. In addition to the reasons shown below, read the testimonial about how it can work well for you.

1. Representation of Your Own
Listing agents are required to represent the best interests of the seller. A buyer's agent works with you to represent your best interests and usually requires a buyer's broker agreement to be able to represent you exclusively and be guaranteed compensation for their hard work. Compensation is most often not paid by you, the buyer, but by the seller's MLS listing agreement.

2. Saves You Time
Sets you up with Property Watch, the Prudential real estate search engine. Provides custom MLS searches and comparisons with recent sales.

Helps you organize showings and find homes that meet your criteria and preferences. No fence? We can negotiate one in the offer !

3. Expertise in Negotiations
In today's market, sellers are motivated, and prices are at a level that it is a great time to buy. A buyer's agent will help with the mass of documents involved in making an offer, including a negotiation strategy for buyer and seller counter offers, including closing costs, and a good price. Solid evidence for the offer strategy includes detailed comps on recent sales. Negotiations continue with the inspection and repair addendum, to make sure that repairs are done and re-inspected as a part of the negotiation strategy.

4. Financing the Right Way
A buyer's agent will have excellent resources for financing that have worked well in this market. By using a mortgage broker that has provided excellent service, an important part of your purchase is assured to have a successful closing.

5. Home Inspections
A good home inspection usually works for most people. An outstanding one for the same price is a demonstration of high quality service and a commitment to excellence. Our home inspection recommendation includes a thermography camera that can "see through walls" using heat differentials, and an educational experience for the homeowner as home maintenance tips and suggestions are included in the inspection process. The name of this service will be revealed after a buyers broker agreement has been signed and we are working exclusively with a serious buyer.

6. Escrow and Having a Successful Closing
Communication with the Listing agent, seller, buyer's agent, lender, and escrow officer are necessary to maintain all of the
details that are needed to have a successful closing. A buyer's agent will make sure that everything is coordinated and working towards this goal .
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