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

Debra ShawGolf Colony

Our agent Deborah did an exceptional job for us. She made the whole process easy and fast!

Felix LeeRiver Oaks Golf Course Condos, Myrtle Beach

Deborah provided excellent service. She stayed in constant communication and always took the extra step.

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.

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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George MosholderHampton Greens at Deerfield

Tom McLane treated us with respect and honesty every step of our journey. He went above and beyond what was expected and he always made us feel as though we were his most important client. We ALWAYS felt that Dreamlife Realty was looking out for us and we never doubted that we being treated like ...

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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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Ted Nadolny

Jeanna was quick to research and respond to our questions,was very thoughtful of our requirements when showing us properties so that we didn't waste time seeing properties we wouldn't want and she made us feel like family. She is a hard working, competent professional.

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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.

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

Linda BouvetteSea Cabin

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

Sheila NealTilghman Beach & Racket

Deborah is a jewel. She has been very helpful throughout the whole process, from the time I started looking until after I purchased a condo which was almost two years. She never treated me as just making a sale.

Larry PogacnikArrowhead

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

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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.

Vincent FerraraWaterway Landing

Trying to find a capable agent wasn't as easy as it might seem. Deborah always returned emais or calls and had the information i was looking for. and if she didn't have it, she got it. once again, i was very pleased with her professionalism.

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 ...

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.

Terry McManus

Finding and purchasing property at North Myrtle Beach can be difficult and confusing. Jeana did a fantastic job helping me find and purchase the perfect vacation/investment condo and couldn't imagine doing it without Jeana Burstein's assistance. Jeana made a complicated process simple and fun.

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Delia Kangian

Jeana was very knowledgeable and experienced. The most important thing for me was that once we made the contact with her, she didn't harass us about making the sale. We knew we would, but wanted to do it at our own pace and she respected that.

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Preston HughesMariner's Cove

Donna went above and beyond for us...

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Bernie McVeyXanadu

Tanya stayed in contact with us thru the entire process to ensure satisfaction

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