| The time is right and you are prepared to buy your | | | | your agent can continue a productive use of their |
| first home. In fact, you've done all of your | | | | time. |
| homework and understand the value of working with | | | | If you have a contract with a buyer's agent, don't |
| a buyer's agent, someone that will best represent | | | | call the listing agent |
| your interests (and pocketbook) and you have even | | | | Remember, listing agents work for the vendor, not |
| interviewed a few different brokers and agencies, | | | | the buyer. If you contact a listing agent and have |
| finding the perfect buyer's agent to represent you. | | | | them show you property, they're going to expect to |
| So, as a consumer do you have requirements to | | | | represent you. Let your buyer's agent do their job |
| your agent? Is there some sort of unspoken | | | | and represent you and your own interests. While the |
| etiquette you should be following as you work with | | | | host agent is typically listing the house, they are also |
| your broker, to not only help you to get the best | | | | looking for clients too. Don't waste their time or |
| results, but to show the agent that you too, are a | | | | yours; tell them you already have illustration. |
| professional? Actually, yes there are some | | | | Be clear on what you want and expect |
| straightforward elementary things anticipated of you | | | | Give your agent help and offer feedback. Let your |
| as the purchaser. | | | | agent know how you need to communicate, and |
| Select your buyer's agent | | | | how often. As an example, do you like telephone |
| When you are in the interviewing stage, make sure | | | | calls, e-mail or text messages? And, if you're unhappy |
| the agent ( s ) understands that. | | | | with something, say so, in an interesting point, |
| Buyer's agents work on commission, not salary | | | | professional manner. |
| If your agent doesn't close a transaction, they are | | | | Be ready to buy. |
| not paid. Your agent is a pro, not a public servant and | | | | If you aren't prepared to buy, don't sign a contract |
| they don't for work free. Don't sign a contract and | | | | with an agent. If you're just looking you can attend |
| agree to work with an agent and later cut them out | | | | open homes; look at homes online and even call listing |
| of the deal. | | | | agents about homes, but be certain to tell any |
| Be on time and keep your appointments | | | | agents you speak with that you are not ready to |
| Be deferential and show common courtesy. Treat | | | | buy. And, have your chequebook with you. After all, |
| your agent as you would any other pro,eg a doctor | | | | when you find that perfect home, you would like to |
| or dentist. If you can not line up an appointment, call, | | | | be prepared with earnest money and an offer. |
| cancel and rearrange for a handier time. That way | | | | |