• The services of a Buyer's Agent are usually free to the buyer!  They are generally paid a portion of the seller's commission fees at closing. Why would you go it alone?
   
• Listing agents work for the seller, not the buyer.
  • If a listing agent shows you a property, the listing agent will expect to represent you -- select and hire YOUR Buyer's Agent before viewing homes.
  • If you go it alone, be very careful of what you say to a listing agent. The listing agent, by law, must tell the seller if you indicate you are willing to pay more than what you offered for the house. Remember ... they work for the seller, not the buyer.
     
• If you're looking at new homes or a new subdivision ...
  • Oftentimes there is a on-site salesperson at the subdivision or model home who represents the builder. Sometimes, there might be a real estate office at the subdivision that represents many of the builders in that subdivision. In all of these situations a Buyer should secure their own representation with an agent who is not representing the subdivision, builder, or developer.
  • Most builders will gladly pay a real estate commission to a REALTOR who brings a buyer who purchases one of their homes.
  • If you take a drive and check out the area's new construction, don't sign-in or register at any of the houses, or with any of the sales people, if you're planning to use a Buyer's Agent for your  purchase. Let them know you are working with a REALTOR and will return with that REALTOR if you are interested in that home or subdivision.
     
• A Buyer's Agent saves you money. We have over 15 years' experience at the negotiation table and can also identify problems or issues to help you make informed decisions.
   
• A Buyer's Agent saves you time. REALTORS have access to all properties on the Multiple Listing Service and can narrow the available properties down to best match your needs. We can see the history of the property, we know many of the local agents, we know local market conditions, and we know the local areas. When you're ready to buy, don't waste time evaluating hundreds of properties. Let's talk about your needs, and let us do the work for you.

BUYER RESOURCE LIBRARY

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**Start Here First **:  Educational Movies for Buyers

• Property Search - Start your search here
• Buyer Contact Form
  Contact us about buying a home
• Buyer Signs
  Top 10 Signs That It's Time To Own Your Own Home
• Mortgage Calculator
  Trying to determine how much you can afford? Or whether to rent or buy? Use our free mortgage calculator. Plug in the loan amount, down payment, rate and term specifics to determine approximate monthly payments.
• Buy Step 1
  10 Steps to buying a home
• Buyer Questions
  10 Questions to Ask Your REALTOR about Buying a House
• Agency Report
  Should I Work With A Buyer's Agent? A Seller's Agent? A Dual Agent?
• Moving Center
  Tools from Monster Moving to make your move easier
• City Reports for Johnson County, KS
  Area demographics, history, law and government, taxes, cities and towns, transportation, libraries, education, official area sites, etc.
• Easy Move
  How to Make Your Move Easier on Your Family