Does Your Realtor Have Your Best Interests In Mind?

With the recent Charlotte Observer articles regarding irregularities with builders and their lenders being accused of not keeping the buyers best interest in mind, one may ask:  Where does the role of a Buyer’s Agent come in to this equation?  Would Realtor® representation have prevented some of those foreclosures?  Possibly.

We feel that our number one role especially when dealing with first time homebuyers is to act as their advocate and protector.  What Irv and I often tell our clients is that, “We will more likely tell you what NOT to do, rather than what TO do.”  We can bring our experience to bear and keep an eye out for things that are potentially not in the best interest of our client.  These can include suspicious lender practices, deals that are “too good to be true”, or even a seller or their agent trying to cut corners at the expense of our client.  There are times when our buyers choose not to heed our advice, and ultimately, it is their decision, but we at least want to point out the potential downside of any decision.

When I first got into the practice of real estate, I was told that if you take care of the client’s best interests, your business will grow.  In the five years since I’ve joined Schwebel & Associates, this has proven to be absolutely 100% true.  By following this golden rule, our business has grown by leaps and bounds without having to sacrifice our integrity, or compromise our clients well being in any way.

It is not only important to be represented by a buyer’s agent, it is equally important to be sure that that agent has your best interests in mind.  Whether you choose to work with our group or another, make sure that you are represented by someone who’s in your corner.