Don’t call us we’ll call you.

Open houses, for sale signs, Trulia, Realtor.com, home guides, relocation guides, real estate listings in the local newspaper, these are the selling agent’s tools of the trade, lures so to speak.

Years ago it was simple the real estate agent worked for the seller and the buyer knew to beware.  Today, it is not that simple for a buyer.  So what happens when you send that email, visit the new development, call the agent, or stop by the open house?    The real estate agents that you meet work for the seller and any information that you provide them will be used to the advantage of the seller.
Open Houses are a tremendous opportunity to learn about what you like and dislike in a home or community.   Keep in mind that open houses are tool for the seller’s agents to gather buyer leads.

The real estate agent that you meet at a new residential communities works for the seller and not the buyer.  If you don’t make it clear that you will want to be represented by an exclusive buyer’s agent before buying a home they will assume that you are not represented by an agent.

It is a great idea to canvass neighborhoods, stop by open houses, visit new real estate developments, and use Internet tools to find  a home.   Just make sure that you make it clear to each real estate agent that you speak with that you are shopping and that you haven’t decided which agent will represent you.

Buyer’s Tips

• Ask questions, make sure that you know who the real estate agent represents and that your interests as a buyer are protected.  We put together a list of 7 questions every buyer should ask a real estate agent before inquiring into any property for sale, more.
• Know who your real estate agent represents.  Who Does Your Real Estate Agent Work For?