What Does an Agent Do for You? Part 2 – Services

What home buying services does your agent provide?

Now that you know what they’re legally obligated to provide, what does your buying agent do for you? Beyond simply taking you to see houses and helping you put in offers and close, your buying agent helps you navigate the entire process from beginning to end:

• Educate you on the marketplace.
• Help you determine your budget, needs, motivations, and set limitations.
• Research properties and neighborhoods that suit your needs.
• Handle the negotiation process, including negotiating amenities people who aren’t seasoned real estate experts wouldn’t consider.
• Coordinate inspections and appraisals.
• Solve any problems that may arise during the process.
• Act as a “real estate therapist” when you’re overwhelmed or stressed out about the process.
• Follow-up after your sale to provide assistance, tips, or recommendations about repairs, selling in the future, refinancing, and any other advice you need.

A good agent truly goes above and beyond to ensure that your purchase goes smoothly.