Bergen County Home Buyers - STOP! You Are Doing It Wrong
Most people, when they are thinking of buying a home, look through the newspaper and see homes that might be of interest to them and then contact the listing agent to find out more about the home. That is the biggest mistake a potential home buyer can make. The agent that you speak to represents the seller, not you. That agent can only tell you only material facts pertaining to the house and that is it. They do not protect your best interests, will not negotiate on your behalf and may not advise you on motivation. They may provide an inferior home inspector that will do a poor job in order for them to make a sale or worse.
The first thing a potential home buyer should do is interview and hire a buyer's agent. A signed buyer's representation agreement gives you client level service. This differs from customer level service where all agents automatically represent a seller without a signed agreement. Many people have reservations about signing agreements. They shouldn't. The agreement gives you rights that benefit you, the buyer, and is also the law. Agency needs to be clearly established and in writing. The following Consumer Videos are from a series produced by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORSⓇ, whose Accredited Buyer Representative designation, is the highest accreditation for buyer's agents. Accredited Buyer Representatives are committed to bring you superior service, having demonstrated this through at least 5 successful and documented closed transactions solely representing the buyer, coursework and passing examinations.
The Difference Between Customers and Clients
5 Reasons to Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement
Why Consumers Should Hire an ABR®
I, Jason Feinman, Sales Associate, REALTORⓇ with Friedberg Properties & Associates in River Vale, NJ, am an Accredited Buyer Representative serving Bergen County, NJ. I have worked with first-time home buyers, luxury home buyers, waterfront properties, golf course homes and more. If you are thinking of buying a home here in Bergen County, I look forward to working with and for you.
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