Compare what the Buyers’ Agent will do for YOU, versus
what the Sellers’ Agent does for the vendor.
Buyers’ Agent |
Sellers’ Agent |
| Totally dedicated to working for one boss – You. |
Totally dedicated to working for several bosses –
sadly, none of them are you. |
| Can give you a realistic outline of your chances of securing
a particular property. |
May allow you to think the situation is different to what
it is. |
Is committed to getting
- the lowest possible price and
- best terms and conditions
for you, the buyer. |
Is committed to
- getting the highest possible price and
- best terms and conditions
for their client, the seller. |
Works out
- the property’s fair market value, and,
- using experience,
- research and
- sales data,
helps you settle on
- purchase tactics and
- an offer price.
|
Has settled on
- an upper level price and
- will tell you the asking price only.
Any suggestions for an offer? Top shelf
only! |
On your behalf,
- will negotiate throughout the whole process
of purchasing,
giving you
- valuable information,
- insight and
- guidance.
|
Is restricted.
- Can simply express your proposal to the seller
and
- communicate their reply –
- not really working for you,
- but for the seller.
|
Can showcase
being sold,
- by the owner and
- other companies.
Can even showcase properties not yet for
sale. - silent listings |
Can only showcase
- a restricted number of properties
- which their organisation has on the market.
Strictly limited to the properties on their lists. |
Will make available
- information on equivalent properties
which have sold in the area and
help you put together an
- offer
and
- negotiation plan.
|
Will present
- only basic data on
- similar properties which
have recently been bought
- in the surrounding neighbourhood.
|
Will recommend solicitors,
property inspectors and
other professional services
which are independent and
will act in your best interests. |
Will produce
- a listing of property inspectors and
- other professionals
for you to decide on
- all associated with their business.
|
| Will share with you all that they know about the seller,
especially their reason for selling. |
Can provide you with
- some basic information on the seller,
in order to
- influence your thoughts and
- actions.
|
Any information about you will remain totally confidential, particularly
if it would affect your bargaining positioning. |
Obligated to inform the seller
- all they know about You;
- including why you are buying and
- your current financial position and
- other personal situations
|
| Motto: “Get the best deal for you the buyer.” |
Motto: “Sell for the highest price possible.” |
Now you see the difference? Now you know the answer.
Ross Property Consultants:
The Buyer's Agent for the $mart Property
Investor