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An exclusive buyer’s agent will always be on your side.
As a homebuyer, you have a choice. There are literally thousands of real estate agents in the Charleston metro area. But only The Real Buyer’s Agent works exclusively for buyers at all times.
- We are exclusive buyer’s agents.
- We don’t list properties.
- We don’t sell properties.
- Instead, we help you find and buy the home of your choice.
We put your interests first and negotiate in your favor for a lower price and better terms.
Who’s representing your best interests? Who’s working for you? The best way to save money and protect your interests is to retain an experienced, exclusive buyer’s agent who will work solely for you. You have the legal right to choose your own agent. Why not choose an exclusive buyer’s agent?
There are many different types of agents, but only exclusive buyer’s agents are full-time advocates for buyers.
Exclusive Buyer's Agents
Exclusive buyer’s agents never list properties and never represent sellers. By retaining an exclusive buyer’s agent, you can count on 100% representation, loyalty, and confidentiality 100% of the time. Not to mention, exclusive buyer’s agents never convert to a dual agent! For a complete breakdown explaining how exclusive buyer’s agents do business, check out our Standards of Practice.
Listing Agents
Listing agents represent sellers. They have a signed listing agreement with the seller to get them the highest price and best terms for their property. They regularly list properties, advertise them, and hold open houses. And although listing agents may also serve a buyer, the buyer is a customer—not a client. Therefore, buyers cannot expect a listing agent to promote their best interests or keep their information confidential. Most importantly, a listing agent’s sole objective is to sell you a house.
Dual Agents
Dual agents represent both buyers and sellers. This situation creates a conflict of interest, because the agency is representing opposing sides of the transaction. Neither the buyer nor the seller can count on loyalty or confidentiality. So who’s benefiting? The agency, of course. They’re getting paid double commission!
Buyer's Agents
Everyone wants to call themselves a buyer's agent. Yet most so-called buyer’s agents also list properties and spend most of their time selling homes, not representing buyers. They practice dual agency and are NOT exclusive buyer's agents. If a buyer wants to see a home listed by their agent’s company, the buyer's agent becomes a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller. How can someone fully represent two opposing parties at the same time? They can’t.
Which would you prefer?
- A listing agent who only represents the seller?
- A dual agent representing both the seller and the buyer at the same time?
- A buyer’s agent who may eventually become a dual agent at some point during the process?
- An exclusive buyer's agent who only represents you, the homebuyer?
Wouldn’t you rather get full client-level service at all times? Don’t risk overpaying for a home! Get an advocate on your side of the negotiating table. If you want to save money on your next home, fill out our form or call us at (843) 884-0888 or (800) 884-0818.
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