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What a Buyer's Agent Can Do For You
By Rochelle Caviness

When looking for a new home, most home buyers tend to deal with a realtor. Realtors may seem unbiased, but they are paid to look after the interests of the seller, not yours. To protect your own interest, you can hire a buyer's agent who will work as your advocate.

What is a seller's agent?

Seller's agents are Realtors who are paid a commission upon the sale of the sellers home, by the seller. Therefore, it is in their best interest for the seller to get the most money possible for their home.

What is a buyer's agent?

A buyer's agent is an individual whom you have contracted with to protect your interests. They have no loyalty to, or stake in, the seller's interests.

And what about dual agents?

There is also a third type of agent called a dual agent.

What does a buyer's agent do?

Who pays the agent?

It will depend upon the agreement you reach with the agent.

How to choose an agent?

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