For most people, choosing a new home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make.

Most think that a "buyer agent" in Real Estate is always on their side.  They are called a "buyer agent" right?   You need to be aware that they and their company list property for sale. 

That  "buyer agent" is suddenly half on the seller's side when you become interested in one of that agent's listed properties!  They have to declare what is called "dual agency" -- meaning that they can't tell you anything they know about the seller, they can't help you negotiate the deal in your best interests, and they have to remain "neutral." 

Neutral?  Yes - they have to remain neutral - in the most important transaction of your life!  You lose your advocacy mid-stream in your relationship with them.  You've just told them everything about you - because you trusted that they would always be on your side - and now they are "half on their own listed seller's side." 

They might show more of their own company's listings (perhaps receiving a larger in-house split if they "sell" one to you) - or their own listed properties (double dip commission.)   Do you really want to be "sold" on a property? 

There is also the prospect of buddy helping buddy in their office, information on shared fax machines or in shared file cabinets being compromised, overheard phone conversations -- all of which can compromise the home buyer's or investor's best interests.

In contrast -- Exclusive Buyer Agents are always on your side - the buyer - because they never represent sellers. 

With us -  you are assured that you will never have a "dual agency" conflict of interest - and you will be assured of seeing any type of property that meets your criteria in an unbiased manner, including:  every listed property in the MLS meeting your criteria, for-sale-by-owner, pre-foreclosure/short sale, bank owned, not yet listed, new construction and more..

There are many complicated decisions involved in choosing your new home. To protect your interests and assure that you make the best possible decisions, it is important that you have an agent who is a specialist - not a generalist - and who is a professional certified negotiation expert.  (The benefit of having a professional negotiator with over 20 years of negotiation experience - can run into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars versus an agent who doesn't have that type of training and experience...)

As your agent, I will:

• Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria. Not just those listed on the local MLS, but also many un-listed properties that I find through my local contacts and affiliations.
• Guide you through the entire process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
• Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home. I've negotiated hundreds of deals in the Chicago area.  As a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) I can help you avoid costly mistakes.
• Answer all of your questions about the local market area. Not just about homes for sale, but about schools, neighborhoods, the local economy and more.

We help you find your dream home quickly and efficiently (time is money for you - right?), conduct a LOT of research regarding potential negatives of any home,  and assure your best interests are protected throughout the entire process.

Feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions you may have at any time.

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