Henri Gourd 914-954-3897 henrigourd@bhhsne.com Who needs a buyer's agent? Lots has been reported about how a buyer's agent may be compensated-either through a co-broke arrangement with the seller's agent, by the buyer directly or a combination of the two. Buyer agents serve as trusted consultants to advise their client on offering price, negotiation strategy, providing 3rd party recommendations for attorneys, mortgage lenders, inspectors, appraisers, etc. and keeping on top of the many details inherent in every transaction. They also take the emotion out of negotiations when can become heated. While some buyers will try to skip the representation offered by a buyer's agent in order to "save money", they will often lose money in the long run by not fully grasping the impact of their (in)actions. Among those who clearly benefit First time home buyers who do not know what to expect in the process and need a frame of reference to responsibly move ahead. Buyers new to the market area. Buyers whose busy lifestyle do not allow them to pay attention to the timing and details of a given transaction. . Buyers not comfortable with legal documents. Buyers wanting a second opinion from someone in their corner. The role of a buyer's agent was introduced in the early 1990's as a way of protecting the buyer's negotiating position. Regardless of who writes the agent's check, their service is well worth the money. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Home Services New England Properties Selling it all, from cottages to castles! Henri Gourd 914-954-3897 henrigourd@bhhsne.com Who needs a buyer's agent ? Lots has been reported about how a buyer's agent may be compensated - either through a co - broke arrangement with the seller's agent , by the buyer directly or a combination of the two . Buyer agents serve as trusted consultants to advise their client on offering price , negotiation strategy , providing 3rd party recommendations for attorneys , mortgage lenders , inspectors , appraisers , etc. and keeping on top of the many details inherent in every transaction . They also take the emotion out of negotiations when can become heated . While some buyers will try to skip the representation offered by a buyer's agent in order to " save money " , they will often lose money in the long run by not fully grasping the impact of their ( in ) actions . Among those who clearly benefit First time home buyers who do not know what to expect in the process and need a frame of reference to responsibly move ahead . Buyers new to the market area . Buyers whose busy lifestyle do not allow them to pay attention to the timing and details of a given transaction . . Buyers not comfortable with legal documents . Buyers wanting a second opinion from someone in their corner . The role of a buyer's agent was introduced in the early 1990's as a way of protecting the buyer's negotiating position . Regardless of who writes the agent's check , their service is well worth the money . BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Home Services New England Properties Selling it all , from cottages to castles !