Unless a home seller is selling their home themselves they are being represented by a real estate agent. It is important to remember, as a buyer, that the agent’s role is to look after the seller’s interests. As a buyer you may be lead to believe that you are getting the full story or all the information available and there are times you may disclose information to a real estate agent during an open house, that they are required to pass to the seller, that may prevent you from getting the best deal possible.

Understand that unless the buyer is being represented by a real estate agent they need to watch what they say and not let on that they are willing to pay more or less for the property. Buyers should seriously consider obtaining representation themselves. Doing so can help obtain the best deal possible, the listing agents isn’t going to do that.

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