Many people buying their first home wonder if I buy a home in Murray or if I buy a home in West Jordan do I have to pay my real estate agent a commission.  The answer to that is no.   When someone lists their home for sale and they use a real estate agent they typically agree to pay their agent a commission as well as a buyer’s agent a commission.

There is a common misconception that if you buy a home in Murray or buy a home in West Jordan without using a real estate agent that you can get the home cheaper.  What really happens when you buy a home that is listed without using an agent is the agent who lists the home will get both commissions.   Because of this fact it is a great idea to use a  real estate agent when buying a home.  Obviously one benefit is that you don’t have to pay any commissions and you have access to an agent that has great knowledge on the market and has been there before.  Another benefit is that they can drive you around and can set up all your appointments.   If you have ever tried to see 10 different homes in an afternoon and you didn’t have an agent, you realize how difficult it is to get into all of the properties.  Agents have access into almost all the homes that are listed so you are able to go into each home even if the seller is gone.  Agents also can help you find a good lender, help set up home inspections and appraisals, help you pick a good title company, help you order a good 1 year home warrranty, and most of all help you write an offer.