Ep53 “Tonight’s Main Event: The Listing Agent vs. the Selling Agent”

Too many times, realtors get asked by buyers, “Well…why can’t I just make an offer through the listing agent? Wouldn’t it be easier to just go directly through the listing agent?” Today, we talk about why it’s so important to have your own representation as the buyer in the purchase of your home. My name is Lou Lombardi...now here in the left corner wearing the polka dot trunks and spoiling for a big sale...your real estate expert... Jason Wilcox TALKING POINTS (3-5): • Introduction o Include excuses like “the listing agents know the most about the property,” “less cooks in the kitchen,” “they have the most to gain by getting both sides of the transaction, etc.” • What is the role of the listing agent (seller’s agent)? • What is the role of the selling agent (buyer’s agent)? • Discuss ethics of representing both sides of the transaction o Utilize the lawyer comparison • Are there times when it could be easier to go through the listing agent? • Discuss the transaction I represented both sides of the transaction • Final thoughts LINKS: JASON: https://jasonwilcox.cbintouch.com/ https://www.zillow.com/profile/jasonwilcox1987/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRksfKiMNteHKYRYrinAug?view_as=subscriber https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilcox.186 https://twitter.com/jason_wilcox1 https://www.instagram.com/jason.wilcox1/ CONTACT INFORMATION: JASON: Cell Phone: 412-651-4638 Email: [email protected]