Who uses a buying agent? Buying agents are open for anyone to use, you don’t have to be purchasing a certain size property, which is what most people think…
A buying agent is your partner when it comes to searching, selecting and negotiating a new property.
People often falsely believe that an estate agent is a relatively neutral party in the house buying process, but that’s actually not the case. Their client is the person who pays them, the seller, and their primary interest is to secure a sale for the highest price they can. A buying agent, on the other hand, solely represents the buyer. So when it comes to such a substantial purchase as a property, having someone working on your behalf makes sense.
Buying agents are for anyone and everyone. They generally charge a fee that’s based on a percentage of the purchase price, so the less you spend, the less you pay.
At Stacks, we are often involved in a house search and purchase when someone is time-poor. However, it can equally be for a range of other reasons such as when local knowledge is needed for a second home purchase, people are relocating or moving back to the UK, parents are looking for a property for their children, or someone is retiring and looking to downsize.
In all cases, as a buying agent, our knowledge of the area, our experience of the buying process, and our time and dedication mean if someone chooses to use a buying agent they are more likely to find the ideal property for a better price and terms than if they did it on their own.
Using a buying agent is not simply the domain of the rich and famous, therefore. House buying is a stressful, complicated process, and anybody buying a property will benefit from the expertise of a buying agent. Often, because of our local knowledge, we are aware of properties that aren’t even on the market… but could be. And we’ve experienced pretty much every glitch possible at some point, so know how to iron out problems so you don’t lose the house you’ve fallen in love with.
These are the services and benefits you’ll enjoy if you decide to use a buying agent. They will:
Proud to provide a personal service that taps into each market at every level, with local Regional Directors that live and breathe the area of your search.
When we conduct your downsize property search we:
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