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Lynne Thompson, Realtor
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781-648-3500
781-645-0551
Lynne.Thompson@
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Why You Should Hire a Buyer's Agent

A buyer’s agent represents you, the buyer, during the home buying process.  The agent has a fiduciary responsibility to represent only the home buyer’s best interest in all aspects of the home buying process.
In addition, the buyer is not responsible for paying the buyer’s agent in most cases.  The commission collected from the SELLER is generally shared between the buyer’s agent and the seller’s agent.

Services Provided

Seller’s Agent

Buyer’s Agent

Facilitates Property Showings

Yes

Yes

Explains Homebuying Process

Yes

Yes

Facilitates Closing

Yes

Yes

Discloses Known Material Defects

Yes

Yes

Prepares a Comparative Market Analysis

No

Yes

Keeps Your Financial Situation Confidential

No

Yes

Negotiates the Best Price on Your Behalf

No

Yes

Negotiates the Best Terms on Your Behalf

No

Yes

Discloses Adverse Factors Relating to Homes Viewed

No

Yes

Relays Information that Would Enhance Your Buying Position

No

Yes

Maintains Personal Confidentiality

No

Yes

Researches Seller and Property

No

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 











Additional services a buyer’s agent will provide you include:

  • Advice about the entire home-buying process
  • Showing you the complete inventory of homes that meet your individual needs
  • Knowledge and experience about the areas you are considering
  • Exclusive representation with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Negotiation for the best agreement on your behalf
  • Interpretation of information
  • Financing assistance — standard and creative
  • Coordination of inspections
  • Financial accountability — estimate of total costs
  • Seamless coordination of the closing process
  • Assistance with utilities and other details
  • A long-term relationship for future needs