It’s a fair question and one that’s running through a lot of buyer’s heads. Is it worth using a buyer’s agent when purchasing a home or should I just go through the listing agent? Though there is no law that says you must use a buyer’s agent to represent you when purchasing a home, here […]
Austin Buyer's Agent Blog
Think it's time to hire a buyer's agent? Want to know how to find the best buyer's agent? Tips for interviewing a buyer's agent? Find out how to hire the best buyer's agent for you on our Austin Buyer's Agent Blog.
Don't miss our Austin Home Buyer section, our Austin Home Buyer Tips Blog and our Buying Without an Agent Blog for more insider home buying tips!
What Incentive Does a Buyer’s Agent Have to Negotiate a Lower Price for a Buyer?
Since the Buyer’s Agent is paid a percentage of the sales price – a higher selling price means more commission for the agent – why would the agent work to get a buyer the lowest price possible? What incentive does a buyer’s agent have to negotiate a lower price? Good Buyer’s Agents Don’t Focus on […]
Austin Realtor for First Time Home Buyers
If you are like most first time home buyers in Austin, you’re probably a bit wary, a tad anxious and more than a smidgen uncertain about the rules, laws and customs that govern the home buying process. A vague fear of the unknown seems to be relentlessly hovering in the recesses of your mind and […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Austin Buyers Agent
When you’re looking for a Buyer’s Agent to help you buy a home in Austin, it can be an overwhelming task. Finding someone who is experienced, knows the market and who will be an overall good fit is a process. Here are 10 questions to ask your Austin buyers agent. #1: How do you locate […]
For Best Results: Interview Austin Real Estate Agents
Are people smarter today about buying a home than they were 10 years ago? Maybe a better question is: are prospective home buyers maximizing the benefits of new technology and the abundance of online information available today? People Are Busy It seems that the ability to be smart when you buy a house has vastly […]
6 Traits of a Remarkable Real Estate Agent
What traits do I look for in a great Austin real estate agent? How can I tell between a great real estate agent and the just run-of-the-mill? I’ll bet you have asked yourself those very same questions. #1: Listens More than They Speak A remarkable agent is a careful listener and a thoughtful questioner. The […]