You found your dream home! Now call the listing agent to view it?
You can call the selling agent to setup an appointment to view a home, but not having your own representation could be tricky... Many home buyers aren’t aware of agency disclosure, nor understand the concept of a buyer’s agent and seller’s agent. Many times the first agent a home shopper is exposed to is the "listing agent" of a home found online or the agent he/she meets at an open house. Last year, 63% of home shoppers walked through a home they were interested in after viewing it online. When it is time to tour or inquire about a home, it seems like an easy solution to direct questions to the seller’s agent — but this presents an immediate conflict of interest. A real estate agent’s loyalties and responsibilities change depending on who the agent is talking to. Here’s a quick summary of roles an agent can play in any one transaction. The listing agent The listing agent or seller’s agent works for the seller and represents their interests in the sale. Th...