Ten Biggest Mistakes Made by Home Buyers–#4
Mistake #4 Buyers don’t use a Realtor to negotiate.
I know this is a bit biased coming from a Realtor, but let me try to explain the importance of this with out sounding like I’m just trying to trick you into working with me so I can make my car payment. The truth is that I even hire Realtors to work for me when I’m making purchase for myself. Here is why, I don’t pull my own teeth, I go to a dentist. If I break my arm I’m going to a doctor not Home Depot to get some stucco patch to wrap my arm in just to save some money. I know it is very popular for buyers to go to a “For Sale By Owner” and negotiate directly with them thinking they are going to save some money, but the bottom line is…”It’s not going to happen.” Here is why, do you know every fee to negotiate in the local market? Do you know what the property value is? Reality is you don’t have all of the tools unless you use a Realtor to negotiate for you. Most of the time as a buyer it’s not going to cost you a dime, the seller usually pays the commission to the Realtor representing the buyer. So if you are a buyer and you’re not working with a Realtor for any type of purchase, new or resale, you are costing yourself lots of money and I’m sure it’s in the thousands of dollars even if you are at an entry level home. Use a Realtor…we’ll save you money! So, if I’ve convinced you, I still need to make my car payment. Click here and let’s start negotiating a deal for you!