Barry KuKes

The job of the buyers agent is to protect their clients and look out for their best interests. Many buyer agents cannot answer certain questions due to real estate commission laws. Many agents will remain very vague to avoid being accused of stirring later down the road. You can always ask your agent to find out additional information about a specific property. Your agent will talk with the listing agent of the property to get the answers requested. If there is a material fact about the property, the seller is required to disclose this fact, but that doesn't mean that they always do. Keep in mind, "buyer beware", and do as much research as you can on your own or enlist the services of a well respected buyers agent. Using the services of an exclusive buyers agent is different than using the services of a full service agent who is only acting as a buyers agent at the time. Exclusive buyer agents never represent a seller and are usually extremely protective of their buyers. Hope that helps! - Thu May 8 2008, 09:05

She is working on commission that is paid by the seller, not by you. She does not get paid unless you purchase a home. Typically she is splitting the commission that the listing agent is earning from the seller. Her services to you are of no cost to you. - Thu May 8 2008, 08:54