All consumers purchasing housing do not possess the same level of experience and expertise. The same can be said of licensees who represent Buyers. If you are a consumer considering engaging the services of a Buyer's Agent, you will be wise to read the points below. And remember, the Seller's Agent represents the Seller's best interests, not the Buyer's best interests.

• A Buyer's Agent can advise you about building code compliance, construction quality, energy efficiency level and zoning compliance of prospective properties, both existing and new.
• A Buyer's Agent can research the market history of properties that interest you.
• A Buyer's Agent can keep you appraised of market conditions and trends such as list-price-to-sale-price ratios and the average number of days-on-market.
• A Buyer's Agent can prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) and review it with you to determine an offer-price-range.
• A Buyer's Agent can reveal anything gleaned from the Seller's Agent about the Seller's marketing situation
• A Buyer's Agent can prepare an offer with conditions and terms that are in the Buyer's best interest.
• A Buyer's Agent can negotiate with the Seller's Agent without revealing anything about the Buyer client.
• A Buyer's Agent can advocate for a lower price and better terms.

I'm an independent real estate agent, licensed in New Brunswick, residing in Moncton.

I represent Buyer's as their Agent.

Larry Estabrooks