Once you have hired a buyer’s agent to represent you, you expect that professional to work hard for you and act in your best interests. In return, you will be loyal to your buyer’s agent. That means you will cooperate with the paperwork and communication. Also it means that you will not contact any other agents who may want to represent you. When you see Open Houses, online home searches, For Sale signs, and new home developments, make a note and then contact YOUR AGENT instead of the listing agent or the developer.
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon, than viewing model homes to get decorating tips… However, if you go to a new home development, you will be required to register as a guest. And that’s where it gets sticky. If you later decide to purchase a home from that developer, they may not pay your Realtor®’s commission which means your agent may not be able to represent you. In other words, you should make sure that you view new homes WITH your selected agent.
Read more in our book, "Buy Your First Home", http://tinyurl.com/dy2wjx4.
