As you search for your Sarasota Home, it is important you understand my role as a Buyer's Agent. In Sarasota, a Buyer's Agent is exactly what it states - a Real Estate agent who represents only the Buyer. aka Single Agent.
Florida laws have changed over the last couple of years, disallowing one agent from fully representing both the Buyer and the Seller. This is known as "Dual Agency" and still exists in some states but not in Florida. Here is how a Buyer's Agency works.
I work exclusively as your personal representative as you explore Sarasota houses, Sarasota Condos or Sarasota new construction. Most Sarasota Realtors do not act as Buyers Agents. Rather they like to stay neutral - acting merely as a facilitator of the deal.
In Sarasota this person is called a Transaction Agent.
As your Sarasota Buyers Agent, my focus is to get you the best possible deal. I can save you thousands of dollars. My job is to negotiate the best price and most favorable terms for YOU.
Any information that you share about your circumstances is kept strictly confidential. Your position in the negotiating process is never discussed with anyone but you! You have my undivided loyalty!"
I negotiate strictly on your behalf. Being on "your side" as a Sarasota Buyers Agent means informing you of any negatives as well as identifying the positives. One very important fact to remember about acting as your personal agent in Sarasota?I am paid by the Seller
The Agent is Paid by the Seller:
The seller pays for my exclusive service to you as your Sarasota Realtor. This has nothing to do with the sales price. Don't be misled into thinking you can get a better price if you don't have your own Sarasota agent.
All too often, especially with new construction, Buyers think that they will get a lower price by dealing directly with the seller or a builder. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, in many cases, the Buyer can end up paying a bigger price by not having their own Buyers Agent.
My New Construction Roll - What I do
As a Sarasota Buyers Agent, I play one of my most important roles - representing families who are purchasing new construction. Many Buyers do not understand that the on-site agent at a new home model is acting as the Sellers agent and is acting only on behalf of the builder. They don't represent you. Their loyalty is to the Builder only.
They must act fairly and honestly but their job is to get the best deal for the Builder. Not only are you, the Buyer, entitled to have your own agent, you should absolutely have your own Sarasota Realtor to look out for your interests - just as the Builder has a representative acting for their benefit. Remember, we are paid by the Builder so my services cost you nothing.
As a Sarasota Buyers Agent
My job is to negotiate hard for the best price and the best terms. Any information you share about your circumstances is kept strictly confidential. Your position is never divulged. You also have my undivided loyalty!"
As Your Sarasota Buyers Agent my focus is to find the perfect property for you and your family. Because I am intimately familiar with my market area, I don't waste your time. Remember, I negotiate strictly on your behalf and the Seller pays for it.
As our client you are issued a "Home Buyer's Passport". It is our unique method of identifying you to other Agents and sellers as a Realtor Represented Buyer. This is important should you visit open houses or new construction model homes. As your Sarasota Real Estate Buyer's Agent we take special care to make sure your best interests are always represented in our absence.
GBrey
