Buying a Home · Straight answer from Kathleen
Do I really need my own agent when I'm buying?
Yes, you need your own representation, and it typically costs you nothing extra out of pocket. The listing agent works for the seller; your buyer's agent works only for you.
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- Can I tour homes directly without buyer representation?
A buyer's agent brings the local comps, the scheduling, the negotiation, and the protection of having someone whose duty runs to you across the whole transaction. In competitive markets, that representation is worth real money, which is why the market pays for it.
If you tour homes without your own agent, the listing agent may represent the seller in a way that does not protect your interests, and you inherit the research and negotiation alone.
I will help you understand the value, verification, and hiring experience behind the homes you see, and I will negotiate terms that fit the local market.
On the North Shore
On the North Shore, where markets differ town by town and seasons shift buyer leverage, having a local buyer's agent is how you know whether a home is priced right and whether an offer is strong.
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