An introduction to Buyer Agency
The decades-old model for real estate brokerage has been evolving in more recent years. Now, in the wake of the recent NAR (National Association of Realtors) lawsuit settlement, the public will wrestle in even more intense ways with whether they need buyer representation. In many cases, however, these “cost savings” that buyers might believe they can negotiate are, at best, exaggerated. Skilled agents can often negotiate better terms and prices, leveraging their market knowledge, experience and, most importantly, relationships! Every year we see many transactions that “don’t make sense.”
When embarking on the journey to find your dream home, especially in a competitive market like Boston, having the right buyer’s agent on your side can make all the difference.
3 things to know about the recent changes to the residential real estate industry.
Ultimately, changes will be driven by market dynamics and no one has an exact handle on how individual situations will play out, but we have spent time contemplating the changes and training agents on how to best practice in the new marketplace. Reach out to any of us to talk more about these big changes in our industry.
Understanding your current situation
The Value a COG Buyer’s Agent Brings to Your Home Search
Since 2015, we’ve done more than 500 residential real estate transactions and counting. We remain available to our clients for years as advisors as to how the market is doing or how the trends are evolving in real estate. For example: Does it make sense to take on a home improvement project? Ask us and we’ll tell you how we think it might impact the value of your home.
- Pocket listings
- Nuanced and Hyperlocal Market Expertise
- Help determining your realistic budget
- Education and information surrounding the process
- Connections to other reputable real estate-related professionals
- and so much more…
