Ready to buy a home? Don't go it alone! Buyer Agency is a popular way of putting the effort, time, and aggravation of finding and negotiating a home price in the hands of an expert. If you aren't a skilled real estate negotiator, and would like someone to "go to bat" for you on your home purchase, buyer agency is for you! How it works: Most Realtors involved in the buying and selling of a home represent the seller. Even though the Realtor may be working hard to find you what you want, in the end, his job is to make sure that the seller is getting the best deal possible. A Buyer Agent represents the buyer -- you. His or her priority is to make sure you find what you are looking for, and, work to get you the best price possible. It gives you the advantage of an experienced expert watching out for your interests. But isn't it expensive? Certainly not! For many transactions, a buyer agent costs the buyer no fee at all. In some transactions, the buyer is expected to make sure the agent receives his minimal fee, often between 2 and 2.5% of the home purchase price. This can be contrasted against the potential costs of not having an experienced Realtor working to get you the best deal he can. A buyer agent can save you thousands of dollars right from the beginning, and help keep you from making a half-million dollar mistake! Why work without one?