Skittish about buying your first home without the sage advice of a proven professional? We don’t blame you.Why, I believe it was Socrates who said, “The only real wisdom is knowing you know nothing.” Or was that John Lennon? Either way, totally cool.
There are two main sources of home buying if you’re looking for help.
First, the Real Estate Agent.
A real estate agent is not unlike a car salesman. They have the goods and it’s their job to put you in those goods. It’s up to you to decide which of the goods they present to you is right for you—if any. And as a car salesman works for the dealer (and not you), a real estate agent is working for the seller (and not you). That agent is working toward getting you in a home at the highest price possible for the seller (and, of course, the agent). We’re talking commission, people! Just as you expect to haggle with a car salesman, expect to haggle with an agent.
Your other option is a Buyer’s Agent.When you go to an open house and meet a real estate agent showing the property, that agent represents the seller's interests. So you might be better off using a buyer's agent whose job is to represent your interests. In addition to showing you homes that meet your criteria, a buyer's agent can help you negotiate a contract and may help you get a better deal on title insurance.
