Real Estate Buyer's Agent Services for Columbia County NY
If you are considering an investment in Columbia County real estate, deciding on the type of real estate agent you wish to work with is important. You can do business with real estate agents who represent the seller, or choose to work with a buyer's agent who represents you and will promote and protect your interests at all times.
The State of New York recommends the following to people who are in the market to purchase real estate:
"Before you enter into a discussion with a real estate agent regarding a real estate transaction, you should understand what type of agency relationship you wish to have with that agent."
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"“John Avenia is an honest, knowledgeable and attentive full service real estate professional who will assist you during each stage of the real estate buying process, from finding the right buying opportunity to closing."
Marc & Jennifer C., New Hyde Park, NY
In the majority of cases, representation by a buyer’s agent will not cost you any additional expense. This is true because in most real estate transactions the brokerage commission is paid by the seller, and split between the buyer's agent and the seller's agent.
However, in transactions where the brokerage commission paid by the seller cannot be split with the buyer’s agent, the buyer becomes responsible for their buyer agent’s commission. These transactions include:
- For Sale By Owner (FSBO) properties. *
- Unlisted properties discovered by the buyer's agent. *
- Listed properties where the seller does not equitably share the commission with a buyer's agent. **
* In these transactions, the seller will not pay a brokerage commission and should be willing to accept a lower sale price for their property.
** In these transactions, we recommend that the commission paid to the buyer's agent be reflected in the purchase offer being made to the seller.
If you're ready to begin working with one of Columbia County’s best Accredited Buyers' Representative, email me, John Avenia, or call (800) 290-4235.