Comments on: The Many Roles of the Buyer’s Agent http://www.theseattlespecialist.com/seattle-real-estate/the-many-roles-of-the-buyers-agent Jim Reppond and the Reppond Team discuss the vibrant, changing Seattle Real Estate Market. Whether your a seasoned investor or a first time home buyer, Jim\'s vast knowledge of the Seattle Real Estate Market will captivate and educate... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:10:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: Debra Sinick http://www.theseattlespecialist.com/seattle-real-estate/the-many-roles-of-the-buyers-agent#comment-1223 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:19:17 +0000 http://www.theseattlespecialist.com/seattle-real-estate/the-many-roles-of-the-buyers-agent#comment-1223 Perhaps it is both what Ardell said in her post on raincityguide.com that you reference above and the expertise in negotiation you discuss. The first step for an agent who represents a buyer is to point out the pros and cons of a home so the buyer can make an educated decision when purchasing. If we share our knowledge about pricing, builders, style of homes, neighborhood, schools, etc or direct buyers to the right source for information, we have done our job. The second step is to take the buyer through the entire offer process, negotiating on their behalf with all the terms of the original offer and on through the inspection. Knowledge of the housind and negotiation skills are both important. Perhaps it is both what Ardell said in her post on raincityguide.com that you reference above and the expertise in negotiation you discuss.

The first step for an agent who represents a buyer is to point out the pros and cons of a home so the buyer can make an educated decision when purchasing. If we share our knowledge about pricing, builders, style of homes, neighborhood, schools, etc or direct buyers to the right source for information, we have done our job.

The second step is to take the buyer through the entire offer process, negotiating on their behalf with all the terms of the original offer and on through the inspection.

Knowledge of the housind and negotiation skills are both important.

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