Elvie
11-30-2006, 12:24 AM
I was curious what is better, buying property from a realtor, or buying a FSBO home. Do i have to pay realtors a big commission when i buy a property? Is it "dangerous" buying a property from someone directly?
David
11-30-2006, 11:26 AM
I'd saying buying from a real estate agent is the best choice for you. You don't pay the agent, the seller pays them. They are basically working for you for free and they help you with every step of the way. A buyer's agent is free to you and is basically your representative and suppose to be looking out for your best interest. For the investment of $0 why not have someone work for you?
For you last question everything (with or without a real estate agent) can be "dangerous". If you use a good lawyer, get good inspections done and basically do your research, you can buy from someone directly with no problem. A real estate agent is just someone that is helping you out at no charge to you, so it makes it a lot easier for you to find the best deal. They are also experienced and can help you make a wiser decision, but ultimately the decision is your's to make.