ANNE JOYNER - RE/MAX AROUND ATLANTA
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ANNE JOYNER - RE/MAX AROUND ATLANTA |
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Buyer Representation A thorough discussion of "buyer representation" follows. It is important to understand the differences between being treated as a customer or being a client.
An agent representing a buyer has a "client." In doing the above tasks for her client, the agent’s work efforts are interlaced with suggestions and actions that are based on the application of his judgment. While there is no limit as to what an agent representing her client may legally do for that client, the following list consists of those tasks that are typical of the things an agent does in the representation of her client, all of which go above and beyond the treatment afforded a customer as described above. Buyer Representation:
The extra services afforded to a client/buyer cost the buyer nothing, as it is the real estate commission paid by the seller that compensates the selling agent for her efforts. However, for an agent to invest the effort described above, the agent must have a reasonable expectation that her client will actually purchase a house from her and not from any other agent. Therefore, it is required by Georgia real estate law that the exclusive representation agreement be put in writing. The buyer must stipulate that he/she will work with the named agent on an exclusive basis. I may have left a few things out from the above list, but I think my list is very representative of buyer representation activities. Realize that there is no limit to what I can do -- just as long as it is legal and appropriate.
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Anne Joyner, Realtor® 770-487-8748 Direct 678-642-2362 Cell 770-631-3328 Fax 770-631-3300 Firm
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An agent working with a buyer,
but not representing that buyer, has a "customer."
She shows the
buyer/customer homes until the buyer makes a purchase decision, then completes
a fill-in-the-blanks contract form. Upon contract acceptance, the agent provides
coordination on any and all matters until closing. Throughout this entire
process, the agent owes the customer fair and honest treatment and is a
provider of factual information, but is precluded by law from giving opinions
which are based on judgment. 
