You
should understand right from the start what type
of relationship exists between
you and the agents you deal with. Real estate agents - brokers and sales
associates - in the state of Georgia are required by law
to let consumers know
whether they are representing
the buyer or the seller.
Traditionally, real
estate agents represented the seller. That was true whether the agent
helped the homeowner market the home or the homebuyer find the right home.
Agents were legally bound to represent the seller. Typically the seller
paid both the listing agent and the agent who brought the buyer.
Today's real estate
market has introduced new ways
for real estate agents to work with buyers and
sellers. Now consumers have choices. If you want to sell a home, you
can engage a real estate agent who is a "seller's agent." If you
buy a home, you will probably work with a "
Seller's Agent," a
"Buyer's Agent ," a "Transaction Agent," or a "
Dual Agent."
Can
using the right agent save time & money?
