| Picking an Agent |
| Calling the Listing Agent |
| Do I need an Agent? |
| What is Dual Agency? |
| The Home Search |
| Picking a Price Range |
| Knowing the Area |
| Making an Offer |
| What is Earnest Money? |
| Planning Your Move |
| Packing Tips |
| Moving Checklist |
On this Month's Cover:
1925 Adirondack Ct.
$289,900
MLS#: 98347
Presented by:
Tom Kuhn
Coldwell Banker United
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So you are driving by and see the house of your dreams... Do you call the name on the sign ? That depends, are you comfortable with that agent revealing information you tell them to the seller. Until you enter into an Agency Agreement with the listing agent they are under no obligation to keep your information confidential.
If you do and you make an offer directly with the listing agent, the agent will disclose the possible working relationships that exist - whether they are going to represent both you and the seller (Dual Agency), or just represent the seller. There will be a document you sign called an "Agency Disclosure" that spells out the relationship.
If you enter into Dual Agency the agent will convey offers and counter-offers back and forth, but won't provide opinions to one party or the other on how "negotiable" the other party might be. In addition, they will answer questions, explain things as the transaction progresses, make suggestions like whether getting inspections is a good idea, but their duties as an agent are split between you ad the seller.
