Do I really need A Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home?

Reasons to use a buyer’s agent when purchasing your new home.

Should you work with a real estate agent, specifically a buyer’s agent, when purchasing a home?  In the internet age is a real estate agent really necessary?

Let’s face it; technology has evolved to the point where prospective homebuyers have access to thousands upon thousands of property listings.  There are dozens of websites where a buyer can enter a zip code, square footage and price range requirements and be instantly rewarded with page after page of available properties for sale.  However, today’s homebuyers still benefit immensely from the services of a qualified buyer’s agent.  If you are in the market to buy your first, second or even third home, here are some of the reasons you should consider working with a buyer’s agent when searching for the perfect property.

•  Buyer’s Agents Services Are Free

When a real estate agent works with you, as the buyer, their services are totally free.  Your real estate agent will make a commission from the sale of the home you purchase, which is paid by the seller.  Your real estate agent won’t get paid unless he or she finds you the perfect property.  Obviously, there is nothing to lose in this scenario.  Your buyer’s agent won’t get a dime until you are happy and smiling with the keys to your new house in hand.  Taking advantage of all the services a buyer’s agent has to offer is just good common sense, and costs you absolutely nothing!

•   Your Buyer’s Agent Only Works For You

When you work with a buyer’s agent you have an advocate who is only working for you.  Compare this, for instance, to working with a seller’s agent.  If you pop into that perfect cape cod down the street during an open house, fall in love, and write an offer with the realtor who has his or her name on the ‘for sale’ sign, you are working with the agent who also represents the sellers.  This isn’t to say that the seller’s real estate agent will do anything shady or dishonest, but let’s face it, it’s hard to represent both the seller and the buyer, (is there any clearer conflict of interest)? However, when you approach the same scenario with your own buyer’s agent on board, you enter into negotiations with an advocate who only represents YOUR interests.  A buyer’s agent is an invaluable and free resource.

•  Your Buyer’s Agent Knows Your Needs

Your buyer’s agent will take the time to get to know you.  Yes, anyone can search the web for available properties, but your buyer’s agent will do much more than a cursory web search.  He or she will take the time to ask questions and pin point your needs and wants.  Your agent will diligently show you properties and make notes on things you like and dislike about those properties.  He or she will refer to this list as they research listings and narrow down the choices that best suit your needs.  But don’t worry….your buyer’s agent will happily show you properties that you have discovered online as well.  It’s the best of both worlds!

•  A Buyer’s Agent Will See You Through to the End

Your buyer’s agent will be with you through the entire process, from the initial offer to the closing of your loan, and every step in between.  He or she will keep advocating for your interests throughout the entire process until each line is signed and the keys are in your hand.  At the end of the day, your buyer’s agent won’t be happy until you are.  Technology has definitely come a long way, but nothing will ever replace the need for a good buyer’s agent.  Buying home is a huge investment; it only makes sense to have a good advocate by your side.

What Dreamlife Clients are Saying

Larry PogacnikArrowhead

Realtor Tom McLane was very knowledge and found us exactly what we were looking for.

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Dennis ConnellyThe Havens at Barefoot Resort

Wendy was excellent with her constant effort to stay in touch and find a property to fit our needs

Lorie BeamSea Gate Villas at SeaWatch Plantation

Wendy was very professional. She didn't push, she was attentive, she was responsive, she gave good advice. I will have her assist my mother in purchasing a home and my future investment properties.

BIll NeedhamAberdeen Buck Creek - Golf Course

I enjoyed working with Deborah Rhyne. She kept me up to date on our deal and has guided us in the right direction for goods and services in the area.

Mike & Marge RzepkaEdgewater at Barefoot Resort

Lorene at Drealife Realty became a great friend. She was absolutely fantastic. We are really excited for the future.

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Stacy BaumgardnerBarefoot Resort, North Myrtle Beach

I was very fortunate to find Wendy Howard as my realtor. She went above and beyond to help me find what I was looking for. She was very sensitive to my needs and was very easy to talk to. Wendy always returned phone calls very quickly and I never felt line I was putting her out. ...

Randy HoodSea Watch Plantation, Myrtle Beach

Tanya was always available for questions and obtained documentation on any and all issues that we had. Also she was very helpful during the closing by making sure that both myself and the seller were on the the same page. This was a complicating sale and Tanya made it seem simple. I will continue to ...

Preston HughesMariner's Cove

Donna went above and beyond for us...

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Lisa StewartOcean Forest Villas

We had the greatest experience working with Deborah Rhyne purchasing our vacation condo. She was very knowledgeable about the property we purchased and their HOA. She gave us bank, insurance, attorney and home inspector references. She also referred someone we could get furniture from since our condo was purchased unfurnished. This experience was far better than when ...

Mike Perna

Jeana was very responsive to our needs/questions. She gave great attention to customer service.

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Nancy TimmermanWaterway Landing

I enjoyed working with Deborah Rhyne very much. I felt she was honest with me and I really trusted her. She really seemed to understand my wants and needs. When the time comes that I need a real estate agent, I will certainly call her.

Linda BouvetteSea Cabin

I enjoyed working with Deborah – she made the process very simple and easy.

Brenda Jones

Jeana was amazing. She was a jewel! She listened to what I was looking for in a vacation home and located many amazing properties for me to view. She never rushed or pressured me. She made me feel like a special client even though I am sure my price point was low end. Also, an issue arose ...

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Carol RechMargate Tower, Kingston Plantation

We are so happy to be new homeowners in MB and many thanks to Ben for helping us live our DreamLife! He was very professional, prepared, knowledgeable and efficient.

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Jim & Betty RyanSummer Place, Cherry Grove

Wendy was a great agent and was very patient. She was always there for us.

Betty ReynoldsGolf Glen Villas

By all means,if you want a carefree experience in purchasing a home, please note, Tom McLane makes this process a very pleasant and exciting adventure. All our needs were met. Always available for any of my questions or concerns. I can't say enough great things about Tom. I was totally new in this area and he ...

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Barb & StanParkview Subdivision

Donna made our Dream come true finding the perfect place for my wife and I to spend time and possibly retire too. She worked incredibly hard to make this happen even when we tasked her with multiple requests. Our family couldn't be any happier right now. Thank You for your hard work and dedication, Donna!

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Tammy Freeman

Jeana was amazing always easy to reach and communicate with she was on top of making sure everything was a smooth process for us living out of state we were concerned but did not need to be we are very satisfied with the way she handled everything!

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Allison BencieSurfside Beach

Wendy went out of her way to meet us early In the morning and even brought an amended contract to us when we were furniture shopping and leaving early in the morning for Maryland.

Dave Pisarchik

I can’t say enough nice things about Dreamlife Realty,” Dave says. “They really listened to me and I felt like they cared about finding me a property that fit the needs and wants I had. The whole process was great.

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