Real estate agents are professionals who assist in connecting buyers and sellers, connecting tenants to landlords and maintaining the property on their behalf. They charge a commission to both parties involved in the transaction, typically a percentage of the selling price and a percentage of rent. They become information hubs for home buyers, helping them find good deals and find them quickly. Real estate agents are the most familiar with the market situation in their region and can help property sellers get a few thousand dollars more for their property.
They can also assess a buyer's or tenant's needs and make recommendations on what type of home might be available within their budget. However, they work on behalf of the seller and should be wary if they are overly eager to sell a property.
Real estate agents are professionals who assist in connecting buyers and sellers. Many real estate agents also do rentals, connecting tenants to landlords and even maintaining the property on their behalf. Real estate agents connect two parties who are interested in buying or selling a home and charge a commission for their services.
They charge commission only to the seller in sales, but commission is charged to both parties involved in the transaction in rentals (i.e. agent managed rentals). Real estate agents typically charge a percentage of the selling price (in the case of sales) and a percentage of the rent (for rentals). People who want to sell or rent their property leave the details with a real estate agent (and in fact, even leave the keys of the house so that the real estate agent can arrange for viewings without them getting into any hassle). By contacting the real estate agent, the other interested party (i.e. the buyer/tenant) gains access to this information. That is how real estate agents become information hubs.
Many home buyers (including real estate investors) use real estate agents not only to find good deals, but also to find them quickly. Because real estate agents are likely to be the most familiar with the market situation in their region of operation, approaching them to get an idea of the going rate for properties in that region makes sense. Real estate agents are generally aware of the prices of various properties of various types and in various locations throughout the region.
A good real estate agent's advice can help a property seller get a few thousand dollars more for his or her property. A good real estate agent will also assess a home buyer's or tenant's needs and make recommendations on what type of home might be available to them within their budget. So, instead of simply handing the buyer/tenant a list of available properties, a good real estate agent will discuss their needs and make a recommendation. This, in fact, benefits the real estate agent in two ways. First, if the real estate agent sells the house, they receive a commission; second, if they make the buyer happy, they gain a good reputation (and hence more business).
It is important to note, however, that real estate agents work on behalf of the seller. So be wary if they are overly eager to sell a property.
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