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Posted about 14 years ago

Why Have an Agent When Looking for a Rental Home?

Why Have an Agent When Looking for a Rental Home?

?Even though associated with rentals also, it is known as a “Buyer's Agency”. Simply put, it allows the Agent with whom you are working to be your representative and to put your interests above all others. This gives you someone on your side, whose main concern in a transaction is you and your needs.
When you see a listing agent’s contact information, know this: The Agent, unless specifically disclosed otherwise, represents the owner in any transaction for the leasing of a home. It is that Agent's fiduciary duty (where their loyalty lies) to protect the owner’s position at all times. So protect yourself and your interest in the home renting transaction, get an agent to look out for you. Best of all; it will be no out of pocket cost to you! That’s right, it’s FREE!!!

So have a friend on your side, working for you!





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