The Essence of a Buyer's Agent

Sure the Real Estate contract defines part of a Buyer's Agent Job as finding the home.  I just don't think that's it all.  I'm sorry Real Estate Commission, but we all know that most buyers can find most of the homes on their own and need very little help from agents other than...

1. Getting Pertinent Market Information
2. Getting into the home
3. Getting Localized information

Of course, only getting into the home is part of the battle but most buyers and the Commission (big C) have the wrong idea. 

So what is a Buyer's Agent Good For?

It can all be summed up in Fiduciary Responsibility.   In Georgia, Realtors have a Fiduciary responsbility to their clients.

What does that mean?

• It means that my job isn't to find you the home... NO, it's to get you the best deal on a home that matches the criteria based on your needs that you gave me.
• It means that I'm a consultant and will COUNSEL you on the decision. 
• It means, GOOD OR BAD, I'm going to tell you the outcome of your decisions. 

Bottomline it means I'm going to look out for your best interest or as some people say, "I've got your back."

Oh and by the way...  Anyone who thinks that I have my own interest at heart... is dead right!

I see the value in a long relationship, because that equals more referrals.  Pushing your price range up, showing homes with higher commission, and other tactics are a big no-no.  It's just silly business practice to go after a few hundred extra dollars when having a happy client could be several closings a year!