For many on the hunt for a new home, the benefits of hiring a Buyer’s Agent are usually far from their mind. Many start searching the MLS… unprepared, uneducated, and unrepresented.  So, let’s break down exactly why hiring a Buyer’s Agent is so crucial in making your home-buying dreams come true.

First and foremost, did you know that hiring a Buyer’s Agent is completely FREE? Yes, FREE!

Your agent will be paid a commission that comes from the seller of your future home. With this in mind, The Barry Team believes in three fundamentals to guarantee our buyers a smooth transaction:

Educate, Navigate and Negotiate.

Educate

It’s no secret that the current market has its challenges. This is where your buyer’s agent comes in. They will ensure you are well-informed and comfortable throughout the whole process. From the very first step, your agent is there to walk you through and provide all the referrals and advice you may need. They will:

• Educate you on the current market
• Explain the benefits of having a preapproval
• Set expectations in your price range
• Discuss all the costs of Buying a home

Your buyer agent’s main responsibility is to make sure you are feeling confident with your decisions. They are here to ensure you are an educated Buyer.

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Navigate

Now it’s time to review properties and their potential positives and negatives. Your agent will spend countless hours searching for homes for you to view. They even will schedule all your showings at times that meet your needs.

As you begin to consider offers, your Buyers Agent will help you determine your best strategy for success. They will help you determine your best course of action based on:

• Price point
• The number of offers submitted
• Urgent timelines etc.

Your agent will advise you whether a home inspection condition, financing condition, sale of property condition or otherwise would be in your best interest and why.

Once your offer has been accepted, you will have all the assistance you need during your conditional period. And once you have a firm deal, your agent will always remain available to you until the closing day to ensure everything closes smoothly.

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Negotiate  

After you’ve made your decision to offer, your buyer agent will put together all paperwork and present it to the listing agent on your behalf. This is among the greatest benefit to buyers. A good Buyer Agent communicates well with the listing agent and enables you to put your best foot forward.

A purchase as large as a family home can be emotional! Your buyer agent will be the calm front making sure your desires are heard and understood. They will negotiate hard on your behalf to get you the best deal possible. Always keep in mind that the listing agent cannot negotiate for you as they are already representing the Seller.

To learn more about how you can benefit from having a Buyer’s Agent in your corner please send us a message. We are always happy to offer our advice, expertise and services. Our only goal is making your dreams come true and we couldn’t think of a better or more rewarding job!

Ready to begin the search for your new home? Give us a call at 905-717-8529 or email admin@thebarryteam.ca for more information or to get started.