Whether you’re shopping for an automobile, electronics, travel services or Idaho real estate, the internet has revolutionized the way people gather information about products and services. For people who are thinking about buying a new home, the change is apparent, as well. The internet now is the number one source of information. With online listings of homes for sale featuring streaming videos, panoramic pictures, prices, recent comparable sales, real estate taxes, Idaho
mortgage loan options, and more. Indeed, potential home buyers who choose to use the Internet to access new listings and narrow their search may be the best informed and most efficient that today’s real estate professionals have ever dealt with!

The Roll of an Idaho Real Estate Agent

In your typical home sale, there are two real estate professionals: one who works with the seller — called the listing agent — and one who works with the buyer — called the selling agent or buyers agent. The listing agent generally shares the sales commission with the selling agent who finds the buyer for the home. But the seller paysrealtorpic1.jpg both agents, usually from the proceeds of the sale. In Idaho agents are required to disclose the type of relationship they have with you, and then, it’s up to you to decide whether you want them to represent you. Whether you meet an agent at an open house or get in touch with one on your own, be aware that they need to disclose important information about their business relationship with you. Just feel free to ask them upfront.

Think about this. If you hired a professional Idaho real estate agent, to sell your home at the highest most desirable price aren’t they ultimately working for you? If I were buying a home today, I would seek my own independent agent to work for me and help me secure the best possible deal in today’s buyers market.

Written by Lisa Kratz Apex Mortgage | Meridian, Idaho
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