A buyer’s agent’s job is to help you avoid these pitfalls. They review contracts carefully, spot red flags in inspections, and make sure the property is a sound investment. 4.

The indispensable role of the buyer's agent . Jul 26, 2024 10:00 am By Zeb Lowe. Real Estate Real Estate Agents Realtor.com. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) ...

Look for an experienced buyer’s agent who has a good reputation in your area. Find out not only the number of homes an agent has had under contract, but how many of these properties actually closed.

Abnormally high inventory and lagging sales have placed buyers in the best position to snag a house in Clark County since 2020, real estate agents say.

Both agents want to get the best deal possible for their clients, but the buyer’s agent represents the buyer while the listing agent represents the seller. Seller’s Agent Responsibilities.

In fact, years before the settlement rules took effect, buyer's agent commissions were already trending downward. Since January 2023, average commissions have fallen 17 basis points (or 0.17%).

If buyers had to pay an agent by the hour, they would likely feel rushed into making a decision. Flat-Fee Real Estate Of course, there are listing agents who work for a flat fee—such as $100 or ...

A common myth is that the NAR settlement means sellers will no longer pay for the buyer’s agents. In fact, this practice can continue if the seller agrees that their selling agent may consider ...

Seller’s/buyer’s agent Sandrine Deschaux, center, shows the home at 92 Howard St. in Cambridge to prospective buyers. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff. By The Boston Globe. April 17, 2025 ...

The buyer's agent might typically pocket a commission of 2.5%, or $255,000, on that sale. But instead, the buyer himself got the bulk of that money back, in the form of a rebate for $247,000 ...