{"id":23755,"date":"2024-07-02T04:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=23755"},"modified":"2024-07-02T14:53:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T21:53:20","slug":"buyer-buyers-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-buyers-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Buyer’s Agent Does to Help Find Your Next Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine having a secret weapon in your home-buying arsenal \u2014 someone who’s not just legally obligated to look out for you but also dedicated to getting you the best deal possible on your next home. That’s what a buyer’s agent brings to the table.<\/p>\n

Although many agents switch between representing buyers or sellers based on the deal, some specialize in working as buyer’s agents.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a buyer, you don\u2019t technically<\/em> need to use a buyer\u2019s agent. But you may very well find that having a buyer\u2019s agent on your side<\/a> is a huge advantage, if not absolutely essential, to closing a deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have a fiduciary responsibility to represent their clients how they would represent themselves,\u201d explains Kevin Markarian<\/a>, a top-selling agent in the San Francisco Bay Area. \u201cSo they\u2019re going to do everything possible to help you be successful and provide you with all the information necessary to make a good decision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at the role of a buyer\u2019s agent and how they can help you in the quest to find your next home.<\/p>\n

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Step one: Talk to a few buyer's agents!<\/h3>\n

Tell us a little bit about your plans (where you’re looking to buy and when you want to make a purchase) and we’ll connect you with top-rated buyer’s agents in your area. It takes only a few minutes, and it’s free.<\/p>\n \n

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What is a buyer\u2019s agent?<\/h2>\n

First, let\u2019s spell out the basics. There are two sides to every real estate transaction: the buyer\u2019s side and the seller\u2019s side. Many agents help both buyers and sellers with transactions, but some agents specialize in handling one party or the other.<\/p>\n

Seller\u2019s agents represent sellers \u2014 that is, the home the seller is listing. These are also called listing agents<\/a>. On the other side of the transaction, buyer\u2019s agents represent buyers in seeking and purchasing a home.

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What do buyer\u2019s agents do?<\/h2>\n

Buyer\u2019s agents are there to advise, guide, and steer you through the process using their licenses and expertise. Their supporting role for buyers typically includes:<\/p>\n