What is Dual Agency? Dual agency occurs when one agent represents both the seller and buyer in the same real estate transaction. When a potential buyer sees the advertising for a home for sale and calls the listing agent, the listing agent has a choice to show the buyer the home but only represent the seller [...]
by Karen Goodman on July 19, 2011
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Originally published 4/2009. Buyer’s Agents Really are FREE for Buyers Many of us believe that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The truth is that buyers really do get professional services for free. I’ve heard it suggested many times that having a buyer’s agent really isn’t free, since buyer’s agents [...]
by Karen Goodman on January 12, 2009
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Buying a home can be an emotional, time-consuming, and complex process. Follow the tips below to make the process go as smoothly as possible. 1. Check your credit Before you apply for a home loan, regardless of your credit score, it’s a smart idea to obtain a copy of your credit report from the three [...]