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What is the Role of the Buyer Agent? The exclusive buyer’s agent represents you, the buyer. We strive to get the best deal that makes the most sense for you. Read below to see what others are saying about buyer agents: "If your real estate agent isn’t a buyer broker, he works for the seller" "Many people don’t realize that, unless specifically stated otherwise, brokers are legal representatives of sellers. A buyer’s broker, representing only the buyer, may be able to secure a better price and better terms." GOOD HOUSEKEEPING "But consumer advocates say it [dual agency] cheats both buyers and sellers, denying them an agent’s allegiance and undivided attention at a time when they’re making a major financial decision. ‘You’re either loyal or you’re not. It’s like being slightly pregnant,’ says Maureen F. Glasheen, former counsel to the New York Secretary of State, who opposes dual agency." WALL STREET JOURNAL "Exclusive agencies are best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering a buyer broker in the first place." "Exclusive buyer’s brokers work only with buyer and don’t take listings. They’re obligated to help you find the best deal and lowest price." KIPLINGER’S "Until recently, all residential real estate agents and brokers represented the sellers, a fact lost on the most home buyers. Now, a new breed of brokers has emerged to fend for them." WALL STREET JOURNAL "A listing real estate broker doesn’t work for you, but for the seller. If you want someone on your side, bet on a buyer’s agent." READER’S DIGEST "Most agents who show you homes don’t represent your interests. They work for the seller and their object is to sell the house at the highest possible price." "You can’t have partial loyalty, an agent either works for you or works for someone else." CONSUMER REPORTS |