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Did you know that you are typically NOT represented by the listing/selling agents that show you property listings? 

Buyer's Agent or Traditional Seller's Agent?

For the past twenty five years or so home buyers on Long Island have had two kinds of agents they could use to buy a home: buyers agents or sellers agents. The problem was that very few home buyers knew that buyer agent representation was available. As a result most home buyers thought the agent showing them homes represented them. In fact, the agents were legally obligated to represent the sellers unless there was a written agreement with the home buyer to represent them.

Few buyers would knowingly want to work with agents that are working for the seller's best interests. It just makes sense to sign up with a buyer's agent to represent the buyer's interests in the transaction.

A buyer's agent is usually paid out of the commissions paid by the seller and/or from the proceeds of the sale. In other words, the buyers agent commission is  included in the final accepted price of the home.  This makes hiring a buyer's agent an obvious choice and an advantage to those who use them.

Check out the comparison below and call Rob Leighton if you want representation or have any questions. Call 631-828-4404 

Seller's Agent

Also known as the"listing agent". This is the agent whose name is on the sign. Legally obligated to represent the seller's interests. Duty is to get the highest price and best terms for the seller, maintain seller's confidentiality and disclose all known information about prospective buyers. Seller is "client", buyers are "customers".

Click here-> for details on obtaining your own exclusive Long Island buyer's agent and starting your home search now. 
 

BUYER'S AGENT

Seller Agent vs Buyer Agent Comparison

Services / Duties Provided Seller Agent   
Buyer Agent
     
Represent You The Buyer NO YES
     
Promote and Protect interest of the buyer at all times NO YES
     
Advise the Buyer even if it means pointing out reasons not to buy           NO YES
     
Negotiate in favor of the buyer for best price and terms NO YES
     
Structure offer with the buyers interest in mind NO YES
     
Prepare current property value study NO YES
     
Disclose all research about property history & liens NO YES
     
Represent Buyers on MLS listed properties, PLUS bank NO YES
properties, auctions, FSBO’s, new construction,Non-MLS    
     
   
     
Guide buyer to obtain a 30 year fixed rate up to ¼ to 3/4  below NO YES
whatever the current market rate is    
     
     
Guide buyer on how to get the closing cost’s guaranteed In writing NO YES
     
Arrange property showings YES YES
     
Provide Property data YES YES
     
Explain Forms / agreements YES YES
     
Access to Financing Specialist YES YES
     
Monitor Closing YES NO

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