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The Managing Director of Buying Perth Real Estate, Clive Elliott, discusses who is ideally suited to the services of a buying agent, how a buying agency operates, and the cost of engaging us to help you.

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Buying a real estate property will probably be the biggest transaction of your life. Similar to getting married or getting a new job, it’s a huge decision that will change your life forever. That’s why it’s important to get it done right by hiring an experienced buyer’s agent.

Buying a house on your own can be tough, especially if you have little knowledge and experience in the real estate industry. From looking for the right property, avoiding pitfalls, and getting through negotiations and paperworks, there are so many reasons why you shouldn’t buy a home without an experienced buyer’s agent.

1. It can be a challenge to find a home that matches your budget and needs.

You surely have a specific criteria when it comes to looking for a home. It’s good that you are able to identify what you want in a home. But knowing where to look in order to find the home that’s perfect for you can be a challenge. With a lot of options that are available, finding a home that matches your budget and needs can be really taxing. Imagine visiting a lot of properties to assess your options only to find out that none of them fulfills your needs and preferences.

With an experienced buyer’s agent, you will be saved from the energy-draining process of checking out each property. Your buyer’s agent will take care of this task for you, shortlist the possible options, and provide recommendations based on your criteria. So you just have to sit back, relax, and wait for your buyer’s agent.

2. Buyers often tend to make decisions based on their emotions.

Buying a home is a milestone and can be emotional for some buyers. Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed with emotions if he/she finally gets closer to getting his/her dream home? However, being too emotional can lead you to making bad and irrational decisions. It can be closing a deal because you feel obliged to do so because of all the efforts of the seller or accepting a high selling price for a property you fell in love with and didn’t try to negotiate because of the fear of losing the deal.

Having a third party person, specifically an experienced buyer’s agent, can help you separate emotions when making important decisions. They will let you be able to make decisions objectively, help you avoid possible mistakes, and get the best possible deal.

3.Paperworks can be tedious.

If you don’t have enough knowledge about real estate, filling out a thick stack of paperwork that’s full of legal loopholes and real estate jargon can be tedious and confusing. You’ll need the guidance of your experienced buyer’s agent when reading and understanding the contacts, seller disclosures, and more.

It’s difficult to sign up for something that you might not understand completely. An Experienced Buyer’s agents can help read between the lines and let you know if there are any red flags in the paperwork

4. Expert negotiation skills are needed to close a good deal.

You might think that hiring an Experienced buyer’s agent will cause you more money, but it’s actually the other way around. An experienced buyer’s agent can help save you thousands of dollars on the total contract price of the house you are buying.

With their expert negotiation skills and years of experience, an experienced buyer’s agent knows how low they can go in terms of pricing while having confidence and ability to negotiate that price with your seller.

5. Some things during the buying process can be overlooked by the buyer.

Many things happen during the buying process that it can be difficult to keep track of everything all at once. Buying a house while working, taking care of your family, and selling your current house can be stressful.

Having a buyer’s agent that’s focused on getting you through the buying process smoothly can be a big help to avoid overlooking important details and to keep everything on track.

6. Buying a home requires a lot of time and effort.

The process of buying a home shouldn’t be just a part time thing. In order to find the best deal, you need to allot enough time and it isn’t something that a lot of us can do, especially for buyers who have a regular job. Experienced Buyer’s agents are those who are able to devote their time to help you buy a home. With their expertise, you wouldn’t need to put too much effort in the process and will be able to spend your time on other important things in your life.