Buyers need to know that they need representation!

Just about every week a buyer will call on one of my listings and ask questions about that particular listing.  Sometimes I am able to give that information and also get information about the buyer.  Sometimes the buyer is only interested in that particular listing and will not talk with me about anything else and sometimes will hang up on me.  I wonder why they would do that because I am a wealth of information for them at their fingertips.

Buyers need to realize that they need a buyer representative to take care of their real estate needs.  The  Realtor on the listing sign in the yard, represents the seller and their job is to take care of that seller.  When a buyer calls that Realtor for questions and wants to view that home they are entering into a dual representation with that Realtor if an offer is presented.  The Realtor becomes neutral to the buyer and seller.  Sometimes this works out fine as long as both parties are aware that the Realtor is limited to what they can say and do for the parties. 

It is best to have your own Realtor representing you in the transaction.  Your Realtor knows your needs and can negogiate with the other parties on your behalf.  They know what properties you are interested in; they have spent time getting to know you and your family, they know who you are using for your financing, they know how to negogiate to get you the best deal.  They help you through the home inspection issues and they go through the transaction with you all the way to the end and remain your advisor after the transaction.

How do I find that Realtor you ask?  Interview Realtors before you go out to view property.  Follow them on Twitter or Facebook for awhile and get to know them as a person and a professional.  Then you will be able to ask them to help you in your home search.  Build a relationship with them; you will be glad you did.  Not all Realtors are alike; some only want to get through the transaction; others want to do the best for their clients and become trusted advisors to them.  You need to be comfortable with your Realtor and trust their judgement.

Can I show you properties that are not my listing?  I get this questions so often!  Most certainly I can.  I pay dues every year to be a member of the Lynchburg Association of Realtors.  I pay dues to have a keypad that allows me to get into homes listed by other agents in the Lynchburg Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  I have access to the Multiple Listing Service where I can search for the homes that meet your needs.  You can find me on Facebook; www.facebook.com/Brenda.d.moore; You can find me on Twitter; www.twitter.com/brendamoore.  You can email me at brenda.moore@realliving.com; you can give me a call and we can have coffee; 434-258-7670. 

I want to be your Realtor and your trusted advisor.  Call me today and let’s start that relationship!