We believe that is critical when purchasing real estate for a Buyer to work with a Buyer’s Agent. Many real estate agents and companies try to represent both the buyer and the seller in order to maximize their commission.

Obviously, a real estate agent or company cannot represent a Buyer’s best interests fully, while also representing the seller. As a potential Buyer, you need a real estate agent who will represent your interests, you need a real estate agent who will negotiate hard on your behalf, you need a real estate agent who focuses on services that benefit buyers and you need a real estate agent who is knowledgeable about the things that are important to you as a buyer. What you need is a Buyer’s Agent to work with and for you!

Who represents you in a real estate transaction? A few years ago, The national Association of Realtors (NAR) had a policy called sub-agency under which Realtors worked. Simply put, Sub-agency states that the Realtor taking you to a property listed with another agent is really representing the seller, not the buyer. They may not have explained it that way, but legally that’s how sub-agency worked. Fortunately, NAR has released Realtors from sub-agency and there are a variety of ways you can be represented. You have Buyer’s Agents, Seller’s Agents and Dual Agents in South Carolina. Discuss agency with your Realtor. Understand what circumstances create certain representations. Make sure your agent can and will represent you exclusively, 100% of the time and on every property.

Choose the Right Realtor
You have an idea about the style and prices of the home that you want. Discuss with prospective Realtors how they will go about finding the right property for you. Make sure you understand for whom the Realtor is working, the seller, the buyer, or is he/she a dual agent. You must feel confident that the Realtor has your best interest in mind at all times on all properties. The Realtor coordinates the home finding experience and may, if he/she works for you exclusively, give you advice and counsel.

It is our goal to make the process of buying real estate as seamless and stress free as possible. Whether you are buying your first home, are thinking about upgrading your current real estate, are interested in adding investment properties to your real estate portfolio, or are contemplating relocating to another area, we will help you make a successful real estate purchase.

A Buyer’s Agent pledges to work for you, the Buyer

• To seek property that best fits your needs
• To review pricing policies and trends
• To help you analyze and select neighborhoods, schools, driving distances, a closing attorney and so on
• To negotiate on your behalf with your best interests at heart
• To provide assistance and guidance with mortgages, insurance, warranties, inspection, repairs and any other service that makes your real estate purchase as convenient and as affordable as possible.