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| Getting a Real Estate Agent |
| The first thing to remember when finding a real estate agent is
that they are all salespeople. You are a business to them and
they want to sell to make a profit. Therefore, you should never
let on that you need to sell your house ASAP, or you are in a
hurry to buy because this will give them reasons to rip you off.
How quickly you need to sell or buy is none of there business
and to get the best deal you will want them to assume you are in
no hurry at all. The first thing that an agent will want to know
is how much you |
| are willing to spend. Never tell them, because
they usually do not have your interest at heart as most are
based on commission. Whatever you tell your agent, they will go
and tell the seller, meaning that if you say you will pay as
high as $500,000 they are going to ask for that amount. It's ok
to tell them what you would like to pay for a certain house, but
never tell them your maximum amount. If the agent tries to
bargain you up, take your money elsewhere. Also, never make the
mistake of assuming that your agent will |
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try and bargain the
seller down. They are trying to make a profit and do not have
you best interest in mind.
If you are buying a house, you do not necessarily need a real
estate agent unless you are looking to save time. Since the
real estate agent will look for houses matching your criteria
you can save yourself a lot of hassle. By searching for property
on your own however, you might be able to find a cheaper
purchase. You will need a property |
attorney however to settle
all of the closing matters. However, if you are selling a house
you probably will want a real estate agent. They
can help you look for people wanting to buy and try to help you
get the highest price for your property.
About the author:
Logan writes about various topics. This article is free to
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