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Benefit of buyer's agent?

Asked Mon Jun 30 2008, 15:42 by CTN - Chicago - Home Buying - 9 answers

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We engaged a buyers' agent for our current search for the geographical knowledge (we aren't that familiar with the area where we're looking), access to information (instant MLS listings, price changes, sold comps. etc.) plus rehab knowledge. If you've got all that already, and are a good negotiator, you might not need an agent! When we bought our last place, our agent didn't seem to do as much, and our lawyer was the one who seemed to do most of the work on the transaction. - Tue Jul 1 2008, 14:45

Agents: Thoughts on clients who want to do rehab work

Asked Tue Jun 24 2008, 12:21 by E - Chicago - Home Buying - 6 answers

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Thanks for your answers - this was good insight. After reading the below, it seems like the reluctance on the part of the agent we chose is more cautionary ("let's make sure you know what you're in for and get some building professionals to advise you") rather than financial. - Thu Jun 26 2008, 12:53

Looking for a suggestion on a neighborhood in Chicago to buy an affordable single family home.

Asked Mon May 26 2008, 08:02 by Lincolnparker - Chicago - Home Buying - 14 answers

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I live in Jefferson Park and the homes are certainly in your price range, but also a wide range of condition. A 3 bed/2.5 bath that looked completely gutted/renovated 2 blocks away just sold for $412k. New construction seems to be in the 600k range. Restaurants/shopsthings to walk to are more iffy, but transportation abounds (Blue line, 2 metra lines and 90/94) and safe, neighborhood feel. - Mon May 26 2008, 19:17

Advantages of using a realtor in my case?

Asked Fri May 16 2008, 14:58 by Lakeviewguy74 - 60657 - Home Selling - 37 answers

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I would say, given the circumstances, why not try? Unless you're in a rush, you can try first and always hire a realtor later. I would definitely mention buyers' agents are welcome and offer commission on the buy side. And definitely have a good attorney. We tried FSBO 4 years ago and weren't successful, but I think that in a place with easy comps and your ability to show it, you might be able to save a few $$$. We didn't have readily accessible comps (West Loop), weren't able to show it as needed, and eventually hired someone who did a great sales job. On our own, we were getting a few random inquiries here and there...with a realtor, we got more serious showing and eventually the offer. - Sat May 17 2008, 11:40

Sellers -- What is most important to you when choosing a real estate agent?

Asked Tue Apr 1 2008, 15:51 by Robert Chiar… - Edison Park - Home Buying - 2 answers

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Past performance (have they sold places similar to ours? For how much? How fast?)
Recommendations from past clients
Honesty - tell it like it is, from where home should be priced to what we need to do to our home to get it sold
Actually "sells" home - attends showings

We chose our last agent through a flier she mailed touting her success selling another unit in our building for a great price. After interviewing several realtors, and talking to her past client in our building, we chose her. She was aggressive (sometimes even abrasive) but she was honest about her process (she wouldn't take us on unless we did a lot of decluttering and fixes, and was specific about us having our place spotless every day with fresh flowers) and sold for a great price within our timeframe. I'd use her again. - Wed Apr 2 2008, 12:13

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