6 Misconceptions When Using an Agent to Buy a Home

Misconception 1: Save money by going directly to the listing agent.

False. The seller signs a listing agreement before the property is advertised to agree to pay the listing agent and buyers agent a set commission upon a successful closing. There is nowhere in this agreement that states if a listing agent brings a buyer, they will automatically give up part of their commission. The listing agent's number one duty is to get the SELLER the highest and best offer. Another way we save you money, NextHome does not charge administrative fees.

Misconception 2: Listing agent knows more about the home than a buyers agent

Spin on information. Remember the listing agent has a fiduciary responsibility to represent the seller's best interest, not the buyer's. Sometimes, we find buyers want to be polite and give up too much information. This information can be used against you, if given to the listing agent.

In the day of age of the internet has a lot of information out there on real estate sites don't always have factual data. Online resources can be unreliable. We can help you sort through this information or direct you to the right resources or contacts.

Misconception 3: I don't need an agent to help me find a home I can search the internet.

We help our buyers save time by creating them an instant notification search, customized to your wants and needs. We send homes to you immediately when they hit the market! By searching sites like Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, etc you could be missing out on properties. Many of these websites lag in updating their status feed daily, you could be looking at homes that are unavailable.

Misconception 4: Agents "just open the doors".

False. It is so much more than showing a home. Our agents are trained to educate the buyer. We understand that this can be an exciting and emotional experience, and we are here to help you throughout the entire process.

Misconception 5: I don't want to be stuck in a long term contract.

At NextHome Lake Country, we won't make you sign a one year contract. You are in control of the length of your contract, there is no typical term. Our main focus is finding you your NextHome!

Misconception 6: My agent won't get back to me or is unavailable.

At NextHome, we operate as a team, so if your agent is unavailable, we have another team member willing to help.

To find more useful information on the home buying or home selling experience, visit us online at: http://nexthomelakecountry.com... or give us a call at (262) 806-0450.

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