Buyer Agents in the Information Age

In the Information Age there are many, many sources of information -- good information and bad information. In Savannah real estate, as in real estate anywhere with internet connection, a buyer can find just about any home on the market by searching the web.

As a buyer agent I serve clients to make that information useful and to sift through the bad information. Real estate, especially buyer agency, is becoming less about selling and more about information management and service. As a buyer agent my job is to research and gather useful information for my clients, use my specialized knowledge regarding real estate and the area, and to represent the client's interest through the whole transaction, then follow up afterwards to tie up any loose ends.

I work with many out of town buyers who are unfamiliar with Savannah, so the first order of business is get the client familiar with the options and to zero in on an area. Then it's a matter of finding the right home and providing the information necessary to make a good informed decision. My goal is for the client to find the best house, at the best price with the best terms and conditions. This is much different than selling listings. Since I don't list any homes for sale, I search the whole market and look for the best home for the individual buyer -- no conflicts of interest, no selling.