So If I Want To Go See A House, I Have To Commit To A Long Term Agreement An Agent I Barely Know?


So If I Want To Go See A House, I Have To Commit To A Long Term Agreement An Agent I Barely Know?
By Scott Rogers • August 27, 2024
It is a fair question... if you're just getting started on searching for a house, do you really have to sign a long term agreement with an agent when you might not have even met them yet!?! The answer is no... on the "long term" part of the question. Yes, home buyers now have to sign a buyer brokerage agreement before touring a house. The buyer brokerage agreement will outline what services will be provided, how long those services will be provided, and any associated fees. The agreement outlines the working relationship between buyer and agent. But if you're just getting started on your home search, you might not be ready to sign on to a long term relationship with an agent you haven't even (or have just) met. So, remember that... It doesn't have to be a six month agreement for the agent to represent you in the purchase of any house in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The signed buyer brokerage agreement could be a 30 day agreement for the agent to represent you in the purchase of any house in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. Or, the signed buyer brokerage agreement could be a 30 day agreement for the agent to represent you in the purchase of the house located at 123 Main Street, which is the first house you would like to tour. If you are getting ready to buy a house... 1. You might be ready to sign on to a long term agreement with an agent to represent you in your home purchase, perhaps because you already know the agent, have worked with them before, or have heard great things about them from your friends. ...or... 2. You might not be ready to sign on to a long term agreement with an agent to represent you in your home purchase, perhaps because you have yet to meet the agent with whom you hope to have represent you in your home search process. Don't get overwhelmed with the perceived need to commit up front to a broad and long lasting relationship with someone you have only recently met. (It seems this probably applies to both home buying and life in general.) Chat with the agent whom you hope to have represent you in your home purchase and work towards terms of a buyer brokerage agreement that are comfortable for you. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 21, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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