Information for Burley Buyers
Think that all Real Estate Agents are the same? Westerra would like you to think again! Searching for and purchasing your home is one of the most important events you will experience in life on several levels. If you have been through the process before, you certainly know how valuable a competent Real Estate professional is. Why would you trust such a monumental event to just any Real Estate Agent’s care?
Why work with a Westerra Realtor™
Experience counts! We are a local firm built on the success of highly experienced people. We have represented Westerra clients in Southern Idaho for over a decade now. We are full-time agents who will give you full-time service.
At Westerra, we are driven by the simply philosophy of Live, Work, and Play. We live in the communities where we work, we know the neighborhoods we work in, and we are proud of the opportunity to represent our neighbors. We are active community participants, not only in business, but also in the long-term success of our neighborhoods.
Expedited Search Times! Because we know the neighborhoods we represent, we can find the prospective homes that fit your lifestyle more efficiently. This will save you the wasted time of walking through homes that do not fit, as well as putting homes in front of you that most accurately reflect your criteria.
Negotiating power and experience. Real Estate transactions are negotiations from start to finish. Having an Agent on your side that will be objective and armed with current market data can make the difference in how much you pay for your home. We are active participants in the markets we represent on a daily basis. This means that we have a pulse on the Real Estate Market and are ready to put that knowledge to work for you.
Objective advice is essential for a successful transaction. Purchasing your home can be an emotional experience. Westerra Agents will help you avoid the pit-falls of emotionally driven decisions, and support you with objective advice and opinions. Getting the terms of your deal right the first time is mandatory! Westerra Agents are well-versed in the process and meaning of Real Estate contracts and strive to ensure our clients are as well. Our clients know and expect that they can ask questions and will receive honest answers about the contracts they are signing. Real Estate contracts are binding, legal documents that require careful consideration and complete understanding prior to signing.
Real Estate Brokerage Relationships
In Idaho, Real Estate brokers and their sales associates are required to disclose the type of working relationship they with the buyers in a real estate transaction. As a buyer, you should know that there are several types of relationships that are available to you. You should understand these at the time a broker provides specific assistance to you in buying real estate. Buyer’s agent and Seller’s agent relationships are referred to as “agency” relationships and carry with them legal duties and responsibilities for the broker as well as for the buyer and seller.
- Buyer’s Agent:
A Buyer’s Agent acts solely on behalf of the buyer and owes duties to the buyer which includes: good faith, loyalty, and fidelity. The agent will negotiate on behalf of, and act as an advocate for; the buyer. Equally, the buyer is legally responsible for the actions of the agent when that agent is acting within the scope of agency. A separate written buyer’s agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the parties.
- Seller’s Agent:
A Seller’s Agent acts solely on behalf of the seller and owes duties to the seller which includes: good faith, loyalty, and fidelity. The agent will negotiate on behalf of, and act as an advocate for; the seller. Equally, the seller is legally responsible for the actions of the agent when that agent is acting within the scope of the agency. A separate written listing agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the parties.
Please click on the following link for the Idaho Agency Pamphlet. This pamphlet describes your rights in dealing with a real estate broker or salesperson. Please read it carefully and ask a Westerra agent if you have any questions before you sign any contracts. Please note that Westerra Real Estate Group does not offer Limited Dual Agency w/ Assigned Agents. Link to Agency Pamphlet
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