With Boise real estate agents processing so many short sales these days, it is not surprising that many buyers are left with a negative impression. Add in the market troubles and you have many buyers waiting to buy! Finding a trustworthy real estate agent should not be that difficult, and it is not. Take a look at these valuable tips designed to help debunk fact from fiction.
Myth #1: Too many Boise real estate agents show up unprepared and behind schedule
Most agents are responsible and do take your time and their as valuable and will not waste it. Preventing an agent, or anyone for that matter, from wasting your time is a top priority so set up your next appointment with a different agent. You can not be expected to accept excuses for that kind of stuff. Never accept any amount of disrespect or disregard from an agent your interview.
Myth #2: Your real estate agent will have to change everything in their schedule to show you homes at the drop of a hat
With so many agents receiving their income from selling homes, they likelihood of having an agent refuse to show you a home is pretty low. Unless, of course, you have no contractual relationship with them. After all, agents can’t be expected to work for free and taking you to see a home without any contract from you or a possibility of earning a commission simply is not good business.
Myth #3: The real estate industry is a “one hand washes the other” industry
Put simply, receiving kickbacks from a real estate vendor is against the law. The body of law that applies to this type of payment is called the “Real Estate Settlement & Procedures Act” and it has been on the books since 1974. While there may be some unscrupulous agents who still take kickbacks, most would not risk losing their license for a little extra money.
Myth #3: The inspection will come out to favor the agent who chose the inspector
Each inspection report should be a non-biased list of any issues found with the home, so neither agent, buyer nor seller should be able to influence it. A high percentage of agent want, first and foremost, what is the best thing for their customers. After all, a happy client is a client who will give a good recommendation to other buyers and sellers. Overlooking or suppressing material facts from the home inspection report is subject to legal recourse, so few Boise real estate agents would be willing to accept the risk. Every buyer should know all the facts surrounding a home purchase and that should not be impede by Boise real estate agents Before the close of the transaction, the seller will be required to make all repairs agreed to on the repair addendum.
Myth #4: You Should Have Your Agent Tell You The Ethnicity Of People In The Area
You are left to your own devices when it comes to making conclusions about the racial identity of neighborhoods and regions, because your agent is prohibited from doing so by federal law. Your agent cannot mention anything that may be construed as discriminatory in any way. The only viable answer to find a home in an area that you will most closely assimilate, like in an area that is mostly one type of religion or another, is to do that research before you start looking for a home.
The same is true when it comes to providing information regarding school statistics and crime rates. Any of the reputable Boise real estate agents can, however, point you in the right direction so you can obtain this information for yourself.
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Gavin J. King :: Mar.31.2010 ::
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