What Are the Advantages of Using a Buyer’s Agent?

Before selecting a real estate agent ask all the agents you interview these questions:

• Do you spend 100% of your time assisting Buyers?
• Will you guarantee me that you will not be representing any seller at any time while you are working for me?
• Do you, or the company you are with, ever list properties for sale?
• Will you point out all the negative aspects of each property as well as all the positive aspects so I will be fully informed when making my decision?
• Will you provide information on comparable sales and help me formulate an offering price and negotiating strategy?
• Do you have a list of lenders, home inspectors, insurance agents and other professionals that you recommend?
• Will you tell me everything you can find out about the seller and their reasons for selling?
• Will you show me all the homes on the market that meet my needs, including For Sale By Owner properties, foreclosures, and other properties?
• Will you guarantee that any information I give you will be kept confidential?
• Will you guarantee me your undivided loyalty?
• Will you guarantee me you will not try to change your relationship with me to “dual agency”, “designated agent”, transactional agent”, or any other form of agency that offers reduced levels of service?
• Can you guarantee me 100% loyalty 100% of the time? Only an Exclusive Buyers Agent working in an Exclusive Buyer Agency can answer “Yes!” to ALL of the questions.

In the case of SNIDER v. OKLAHOMA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, June 1, 1999 the Oklahoma Supreme Court said: “Sellers’ agents and dual agents do not and cannot by law give a buyer the same degree of loyalty as an agent who acts on behalf of a buyer. Sellers’ agents owe their allegiance to the seller. Dual agency invites a conflict of interest. A buyer who relies on the seller’s agent or on dual agency does not receive the same degree of legal protection as that afforded by an agent acting solely on behalf of the buyer”

An Exclusive Buyer’s Agent acts solely on behalf of the Buyer. They work for an office that does not take listings so they never have anything to “sell” you but their specialized knowledge and expertise in assisting home buyers.

Quoting John J. Rygiol

http://www.exclusivebuyersagents.com/snider-oklahoma.htm

Espresso Roma Cafe: Strong Coffee, Delicious Bakery

Caffeine Anyone?

Located right near campus, Cafe Roma is the campus coffee hot spot most frequented by U of O students for studying and all around cajoling. Few of us elders venture there which makes it all the more reason to check out this java find. Cheap, rich coffee that can sometimes double as diesel fuel paired to a fantastic bakery and it’s centralized location to all things U of O and you’ve got yourself a winner. Warning: be wary of the Starbucks next door.

Our pick: A mocha and a blackberry muffin can do no wrong….

Restaurant Cornucopia: A Local Bounty!

Now that's a Reuben!!

Cornucopia Restaurant and Catering

open 7 days a week

Cornucopia has been in business for over 10 years and going strong. Serving lunch and dinner! Indoor and outdoor seating is also available. If you can’t stay and relax in our home like and neighborly atmosphere with a fresh pint of beer or a fine glass of wine… orders to go are always an option. Award Winning Happy Hour over 10 circulating beers on tap Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cornucopia Catering Serving Eugene and Springfield Oregon (and surrounding areas) Cornucopia catering provides services for all occasions. Here is a small list of what we have done over the past five years in the catering industry. Weddings Elegant Cocktail Parties Holiday Parties Company Parties Boxed Lunches Business Lunches and Dinners BBQ’s and other Feasts Festival Concessions Anniversaries and Birthday Bashes Baby Showers Quoting this article from http://www.eugenecatering.com/eugene-catering.html

Our Favorite Homespun Book Store: Smith Family

If you can’t find it on one of Smith Family’s overflowing stacks, you don’t need it!

One of the oldest independent bookstores in Eugene, Smith Family Bookstore has been buying and selling books for 30 years. They serve readers of all ages and interests and have thousands of books in every subject. They have very informed employees who help people navigate our big stores. Their success over the years has been connected to this community’s appreciation of local, independent business, and they work hard to earn this support.

Down to Earth Garden Shop is Cool in the Shade

Historic Farmers Union Market

Located in the historic Farmers Union Market Place, and South Town, offering a unique blend of practical garden and household goods, including natural fertilizers, seeds, tools, nursery plants, cookware, Fiestaware®, body care products and much, much more. Locally owned since 1977.

It’s a great place to browse or use their very specialized know-how to discover what, when and where to plant. It’s also situated in the funky Farmers Market Place which shares space with Alann Bros Coffee. Grab some java and puruse away. A wonderful way to waste a Sunday!

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