Do I REALLY Need an Agent to Buy a House?!?
Raise your hand if you have ever asked yourself the question, “Do I really need a real estate agent to buy a house?” I mean, it seems pretty simple, right? You search online, go to an open house, fall in love, make an offer and boom! Homeowner. Well, it’s actually not quite THAT simple. So, read on for a quick education not only about why you DO in fact need an agent to help you buy a house, but also why you need to work with an agent under Buyer Agency. I want to start by addressing a topic I find hugely important and that is Buyer’s Agency. In the state of Wisconsin, there are several duties that we, as agents, owe to all of the parties in a transaction, regardless of who we are representing. Those duties are as follows: The duty to provide brokerage services to you fairly and honestly. The duty to exercise reasonable skill and care in providing brokerage services to you. The duty to provide you with accurate information about market conditions within a reason...