Working with a Buyer’s Agent

Some people wonder if they should use a real estate agent in the process of buying a new home. Since the listing agent represents the seller, it is in your best interest to find a professional and knowledgeable buyer’s agent who will represent you in the transaction and work to get you the best deal possible. Seller’s agents are legally obligated to represent the seller’s best interests. This includes the right to share any information you (the buyer) give them to their seller. Also, they are not allowed to disclose information to you that could hinder the seller’s negotiating position. Your buyer’s agent would be able to share with you any information they discover about the seller’s situation.

Your buyer’s agent will help guide you through the homebuying process in every way. Buyer’s agents are very knowledgeable about different neighborhoods and markets. They will be able to help you find exactly what you are looking for, ensure you pay the right price for it, take care of all paperwork, guide you through the inspection and repair process, and successfully get you to closing. Once your Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty agent has an understanding of your property needs and preferences, you can also expect them to provide you with the following:

Advanced Access

In some neighborhoods, homes are sold within days, or even hours, of being put on the market. Others are marketed and sold within a real estate brokerage’s network without ever being made available to the public. In many cases, your agent can arrange for advanced access to properties that are represented within their exclusive professional and company networks.

Quick Alerts

Aside from in-house and off-market opportunities, properties are put on the market via a multiple listing service (MLS) virtually every day. As soon as a property that meets your criteria is posted on the MLS, your agent will let you know of that listing and arrange a showing.

Private Showings

Your agent can schedule in-person showings of properties that match your preferences and needs. Additionally, the demand for video and chat software has increased exponentially to ensure a potential buyer is able to effectively view and evaluate the home even if they can’t physically be there. Your agent is skilled in the top platforms that can execute virtual showings. You may also tour houses anytime on kuperrealty.com, sothebysrealty.com, or our Kuper Realty app.

Evaluation Of Options

It can be challenging to determine the fair market value of a home and to assess whether it is a good value for its listed price and for your budget. Variables that impact the value of a home or property include its location, neighborhood, community plan, proximity to amenities, lot attributes, views, property size, interior and structural condition, construction type, age, unique features, and the state of the local real estate market. Your agent is an expert on all the factors and will advise you, always, with your interests as the utmost priority. We’re known for that―since 1972 and counting.