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Originally Posted by RandyWayne
....actually help them find a house??
Since we're moving across the country, we didn't exactly have time to shop for a good agent and basically picked the first one that fell into our laps.
Pros: She (and any agent) have keys that can let you into any home at almost any time. If your home is listed, it is just about open to any other agent who wants to show it.
Cons: Other than THAT, just about everything. She is doing squat. Gone are the days when agents helped you FIND a home (we're doing that ALL on our home), so why are they going to get 20 grand?
So..... Has anyone bought a home recently where their agent actively helped, using their knowledge of the area, find a home?
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We have just had an EXCELLENT experience on both sides of the deal......our agent in Omaha was assigned to us by our relocation company, and has spent literally hours with us. We gave her our criteria, and she picked out the homes for us..........after we looked at about 6, she realized what we liked in a home and what we didn't, and she narrowed the list down based on that. It didn't take long for us to find the perfect house, and she's handled pretty much everything since then, such as the inspections, the walk thru with the builder, and much, much more.
Our agent here in Michigan has been extremely helpful as well..........