Choosing the Right REALTOR

One of the most important decisions that you will make in purchasing your Pocono home

is choosing a REALTOR that will represent your interest in the transaction.

First and foremost choose a REALTOR!  A REALTOR is a member of the National Association

of REALTORS.The member agrees to abide by a strict code of ethics.

Considerations to finding the right REALTOR:

-Is the REALTOR in the business full-time?

-Is the REALTOR knowledgeable of the area?

-Does the REALTOR have knowledge of construction?

-How long has the REALTOR been in business?

-Do you communicate well with the REALTOR?

BUYER AGENCY

In order for your REALTOR to represent you, you must enter into an agreement.  If not, you will

be a “customer” and not a “client”, and all the while the REALTOR will be representing the Seller.

If you are a CUSTOMER                                                If you are a CLIENT

(no agency relationship), an agent will:                  (agency relationship) your agent will:

*Maintain loyalty to the Seller’s needs                   *Maintain full attention to YOUR needs

*Tell the Seller all they know about you                  *Tell you all they know about the Seller

*Keep information about the Seller confidential   *Keep information about you confidential

*Focus on the seller/client’s property                      *Focus on choices that satisfy your needs

*Provide just the material facts                                 *Provide material facts & professional advice

*Only provide price information that supports     *Provide price counseling based on comparable

    the Seller’s listing price                                               properties and their professional insights

*Protect the Seller                                                        *Protect and guide you

*Negotiate on behalf of the Seller                             *Negotiate on your behalf

*Attempt to solve problems to the Seller’s              *Attempt to solve problems to your advantage

    advantage and satisfaction                                        and satisfaction

The BOBHAY.COM Team offers Buyer Agency.