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Replies (7)
- Craig Fialkowski GRI ,CDPE, "craigfial"
- Contributions:572
I recommend signing a Buyers Agency agreement with an agent who acts as a "Single Agent" meaning they work for you, not the transaction. You may also want to offer an agent some incentive. Lets say you find a property you want and willing to pay $300,000. The seller wants $325,000. Offer the agent a portion of the savings between the $300,000 and $325,000 . They will negotiate their pants off to get you the best deal.
- Jerry Alumbaugh, "jerry alumbaugh"
- Contributions:1
I work just as hard with or without the incentive. I do the best job possible because I am not transaction minded, it is more important that I have a client for life.
Jerry Alumbaugh working for clients in the Gulf Coast areas of Florida and Alabama.
- Joan Braunschweiger, "Morris County NJ"
- Contributions:1543
Wait....did Mr. Fialkowski just recommend paying their agent ABOVE the negotiated commission amount stated in the listing agreement because if you do that "They will negotiate their pants of to ge you the best deal."???
I'm scratching my head on that one because I'm thinking that most decent agents out there do (or at least should!) get the best price for their buyers, regardless of any extra incentive. That's what our job is.
By the way, city_dweller, agents (at least the ones that want to support themselves) do not work (just) 9-5 typically. We have to tailor our hours to our clients/customers which typically means after 5 and on weekends.
And any agent you hire (hopefully after thoroughly interviewing a number of agents) absolutely should work to get you the best deal- for nothing more than the contracted commission amount. Period.
I'm scratching my head on that one because I'm thinking that most decent agents out there do (or at least should!) get the best price for their buyers, regardless of any extra incentive. That's what our job is.
By the way, city_dweller, agents (at least the ones that want to support themselves) do not work (just) 9-5 typically. We have to tailor our hours to our clients/customers which typically means after 5 and on weekends.
And any agent you hire (hopefully after thoroughly interviewing a number of agents) absolutely should work to get you the best deal- for nothing more than the contracted commission amount. Period.
- city_dweller
- Contributions:2
I thought that too but I contacted 2 seller agents to see properties and when I mentioned that I cannot see them till the evenings they didn't contact me any more.
That's why I thought about getting my own agent.
1) I guess I'd look more serious and not just some random guy trying to take a look at the townhouse.
2) My agent will (hopefully) have plenty of time for me at my own schedule.
Anyway, I'm looking for specific names if you guys know any.
That's why I thought about getting my own agent.
1) I guess I'd look more serious and not just some random guy trying to take a look at the townhouse.
2) My agent will (hopefully) have plenty of time for me at my own schedule.
Anyway, I'm looking for specific names if you guys know any.
- Eleanor Dahlin, "Eleanor S. Dahlin"
- Contributions:29
Hi, City_Dweller - Give me a call / email. I live and work in the areas you're interested in and I believe it's all about YOUR experience when buying a home. I work in the evenings or weekends because that's when most of my clients are available to see homes. I hold a CNE designation, I negotiate aggressively, I actively listen to people's wants, and I keep in constant contact with my clients. You can see my reviews here and on HAR if you'd like.
- Seth Captain, "CaptainSeth"
- Contributions:142
Whoever you find, make sure they know a good coffeeshop. There's nothing worse than meeting your agent at the fast food joint inside the local WalMart.
This is a personality business as much as it is about ability. A hyper-accredited, well advertised, super experienced agent isn't worth your trouble if they don't listen to a thing you say, resort to pushiness, don't return calls, and basically drive you crazy.
This is a personality business as much as it is about ability. A hyper-accredited, well advertised, super experienced agent isn't worth your trouble if they don't listen to a thing you say, resort to pushiness, don't return calls, and basically drive you crazy.
- Andrew Arroyo, "HomesForSaleSanDiego"
- Contributions:267
A buyer specialist who has years of experience can save you time, money and stress. A buyers agents commissions are typically paid by the seller. It is important to work under a "Buyer loyalty Agreement". The buyer agent commits to you and you commit to them. This will provide a buyers agent the confidence that their work will be respected and get you the level of service you desire.
I'm looking for a buy side agent
I'd like to get recommendations on a buy side agent. I'm looking for someone that has:
1)Knowledge of the Montrose/River Oaks neighborhoods here in Houston, in fact all the area north of US59 (or maybe a few blocks south of it too), east of I610, south of I10 and west of I45 looks good to me.
2) Can work after 5pm during the week and is available on the weekends. This is important. I work all day from M-F in the energy corridor and going back and forth to Montrose to check houses is too time consuming during office hours.
3) Is methodical and resourceful in finding data that is not readily available in HAR or Zillow if needed.
4) Not afraid to getting the best price possible for your customer (me).
Thank you
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