What is a Buyer’s Advocate?

 

Is it not crazy to think that when people go to buy their biggest asset and often make one of their biggest life decisions that they dont have a professional representing them? Yet, the person theyre trying to acquire that asset off, most likely has a professional trying to get the most amount of money out of you?

Buying a home is a significant milestone, filled with excitement and pride. However, without professional guidance, this journey can quickly become overwhelming and stressful. Do you have endless hours to sift through listings or the ability to view properties objectively? Are you even located in the area you are buying? The process can be exhausting and emotionally draining.

Don’t let the home-buying experience become a burden. Instead, rely on the expertise of a professional who prioritizes your best interests & works solely for you: a buyer’s advocate.

 

The Homebuyer’s Secret Weapon: A Buyer’s Advocate

Many people wonder, “What is a buyer’s advocate?” Simply put, a buyer’s advocate, or agent, is a Licensed real estate professional hired by a prospective homebuyer to research, evaluate, and negotiate the purchase of a home. Unlike real estate agents who represent the seller, a buyer’s advocate is dedicated to you – the buyer. In an industry where most services cater to sellers, it’s reassuring to have someone in your corner.

 

What Does a Buyer’s Advocate Do?

At Office Road Real Estate, your buyer’s advocate offers one main service:

  • Property Search and Purchase Negotiation: They can find properties that meet your criteria and negotiate the purchase, whether through auction or private sale, on or off market. We can often get you in front of properties that may never meet the market. Depending on your needs, a buyer’s advocate may search for a single property or an entire portfolio.

 

Do I Need a Buyer’s Advocate to Buy a House?

While not essential, hiring a buyer’s advocate offers significant advantages. Here are five reasons to consider using one:

  1. Time Savings: House hunting is time-consuming. A buyer’s advocate can save you time by searching for properties that meet your requirements.
  2. Local expert: Your buyers advocate will be an area expert, and know values in detail. often buyers may be relocating from out of town and may need boots on the ground.
  3. Potential Cost Savings: With years of negotiation experience, a buyer’s advocate can help you get a better deal and understand the true value of a property.
  4. Access to Off-Market Properties: Some properties aren’t advertised online. A buyer’s advocate has access to these exclusive listings.
  5. Objective Perspective: A buyer’s advocate views properties without emotional attachment, helping you make more rational decisions.

 

Hiring a professional to assist with property sourcing and price negotiation can be incredibly beneficial. If you lack the skills to value a property or secure a deal, consider enlisting the help of a buyer’s advocate.