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Whether you are a first time or repeat buyer, buying a home should be a very exciting and enjoyable adventure. Some buyers choose to try to look for a house on their own without any help by searching on the web, visiting open houses and calling the listing agent of a property directly. Others choose to have the expert assistance of a Licensed Real Estate Professional who can do the legwork for you, previewing properties and guiding the buyer through the process. An agent is usually the first to know of price reductions and new properties on the market and can help you find homes you may not be able to find on your own.
As a buyer, working with one agent will save you a great deal of time, so it's important to choose someone you're comfortable with. When you first meet with a LINKS Licensed Real Estate Professional, they will review your criteria for choosing a home and discuss the neighborhoods you are interested in. Our agents will be dedicated to helping you find a home that fits your needs and desires. You will probably view several homes and spend a good amount of time with the agent you select, so finding someone you respect and genuinely enjoy working with, will not only make the whole process more enjoyable, it will also help you keep the lines of communication open, which is key to a productive search.
A LINKS Real Estate Professional will also discuss the New York State Agency Disclosure form with you at your first meeting. New York State law requires real estate agents to review and explain all the forms of representation and what role that agent will play in a real estate transaction.
Real estate agents traditionally represent the seller as a Seller's Agent, however, you do have the option to have your agent represent you as the buyer, which is termed Buyer's Agent. Just as sellers sign a listing agreement in which a particular agent and real estate agency represents their interests, a buyer also has the opportunity to sign an agreement for buyer representation.
Click here to find out more about Buyer's Agency and the advantages of the LINKS Home Buyers Connection Membership.
