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TOP 16   SECRETS Some Home Buyers

Know!

By knowing these Top Sixteen Home Buyers Secrets, you will be a head of many home buyers out there. 

Many home buyers don't know these SECRETS...

1. Some home buyers know to ask for the Rhode Island Agency Form right when they meet and discuss real estate with an agent.

"When a home buyer views a property in Rhode Island the listing agent has to give an Agency form explaining who they work for. It is in your Best Interest to Ask for this Agency  Form when you first meet the real estate agent before revealing anything to that agent. This way will know who that that agent is working for! 

If the agent working for you or against you.

Further Information on Rhode Island Agency Form and what one looks like Click Here."

2. Some home buyers know when they view a properties in Rhode Island the listing agent has to give a Seller's Disclosure Form for the Property. Explain further Click Here

3. Home Buyers know that if they don't hire an agent to represent them, they still will be paying for a fee. Explain further

4. Home Buyers know that if they call on a sign that agent does not work for them. Explain further

5. Home Buyers know that the listing agent's job is to get the most money and best terms for the seller

6. Home Buyers know that the only way that they can be represented in Rhode Island is with a written contract, otherwise that agent represents the seller, even if that agent is not the listing agent. Explain further

7. Home Buyers know that if they view a home with an agent this could prevent them from being able to hire their own agent.  Read Procuring Cause Article by Ired

8. Home Buyers know that there are differences between Buyer Agents Explain further

9. Home Buyers know that it just makes sense to have someone on their side. Read the Benefits of Buyer Representation

10. Home Buyers know that it is legal in Rhode Island for an agent to be an agent for both the seller and buyer in the same transaction as long as it is disclosed and all parties agree in writing. 

11. Home Buyers understand why dual agency is not favorable for them. Explain further

12. Home Buyers know that either side can refuse entering this Dual Agency situation, but if the seller refuses the agent has to drop the buyer and represent the seller, still treating the buyer honestly and fairly.

13. Home Buyers know that the only true way for an agent not to enter into this situation is to work with an agent that takes no listings, called an Exclusive Buyers Office. 

14. Home Buyers know that it is the Exclusive Buyer Agent's job to get the Lowest price and Best Terms for the buyer 

15. Home Buyers know that an Exclusive Buyer Agent can show homes in the MLS as well as For Sale By Owners. 

16. Home Buyers know that buyers pay all real estate fees. Explain further


 

 

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