What the media is saying about Buyer Representation.......
“Most buyers use a buyer's agent, and the practice is growing.”
Washington Post
"Unlike the traditional agent who looks out for the seller, a buyer broker acts as your advocate, helping you find the home you want and then negotiating the lowest possible price. The best buyer brokers are so-called exclusive agents - that is, they represent only buyers, never sellers..."
Money Magazine
"Exclusive agencies are the best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering a buyer broker in the first place."
Kiplinger's CHANGING TIMES
"Only by using an exclusive buyer agent can a buyer be sure all information is kept confidential. Only an exclusive buyer agent can give the buyer an objective, experienced opinion of the homes viewed to ensure the buyer gets the right home, in the right location, at the right price"
Smart Money
"To protect themselves buyers can retain their own exclusive representative, called a buyer broker...Your local agent may offer such services, but be aware that buyer's brokers who also work as seller's brokers can sometimes end up on both sides of the deal.”
Business Week Magazine
"Exclusive buyer's agents work only for consumers and often can save them money - and they don't cost more to hire... Buyer's agents are not tied to any particular property or agency, so they will show buyers any home, even those for sale by owner."
Los Angeles Times
"Hire a buyer's broker. When in the market for a home, the best defense is a strong offense."
Worth Magazine
"Confusion often arises because many buyers believe that the agent who shows them houses works on their behalf. In fact, subagents of the listing broker -- often they are agents who work for another office - also act on behalf of the seller."
New York Times
"When buyers do not use an exclusive buyer broker, they are generally dealing with a professional, trained selling agent who has pledged to get the best price and terms possible for the seller. The better option is to contact a national buyer broker network."
Mobility Magazine
