BUYER AGENCY

In Wisconsin, a home buyer can choose to work with a buyer's agent or a seller's agent. Either way your agent is a specifically trained professional, licensed by the State of Wisconsin, who is obligated by law to treat all parties to a real estate transaction fairly.

Selling Agent

If you work with a Selling Agent, there is no contract between you and the agent and you are not the agent's client. You will, however, receive a Broker Disclosure to Customer form that lists the fair treatment duties owned to you and indicates that the selling agent is an agent of the seller or an agent of the listing broker (sub-agent).

Buyer's Agent

If you work with a Buyer's Agent, you are the Buyer Agent's client. You and the buyer's agent sign a WB-36 Exclusive Buyer's Agency Agreement that includes a Disclosure of Real Estate Agency. The Disclosure lists the duties to all parties and the duties owed to you as the client, and indicates the Buyer's Agent is the agent of the Buyer.

The Buyer's Agent works for the interest of the Buyer, but also must know how to work with the listing agent. A Buyer's Agent can:

-Give a negative opinion or critique of a seller's property beyond disclosing defects.

-Recommend or suggest an offering price or give you an opinion about whether a particular house is priced to high or too low.

-Structure the offer and draft offer provisions with the Buyer's best interests in mind.

-Recomend and assist the Buyer with negotiation strategies for the best price and terms.

-Research and disclose all information and research a property's history title and liens so the Buyer can make a better informed decision.

-Give advice within the scope of the agent's expertise as a licensed real estate professional.

If you are interested in having me represent you as a Buyer's Agent or if you have more questions, please do not hesitate to call me.

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