Buyers Information

Buying a house...Where do you start, right? Well first you need to find out is what type of buyer you are.

Buyer Type #1 - The Researcher: A researcher is the type of buyer who will surf the web, scan through newspapers and magazines, and drive around neighborhoods until they find something they like. All without the help of anybody else. When you find the house you like you'll probably end up calling the agent on the sign to get inside. You've just made the 1st mistake...You called the owner's agent to represent you! Would you want a lawyer representing you and the other guy in a lawsuit? Of course not. So why call the sellers agent? Most likely because you just don't know. Call a buyer's agent, they work for you for free because the seller almost always pays the commission, in Texas.

Buyer Type #2 - The Executive: This buyer is the exact opposite of The Researcher. The Executive tells you want they want and demands only to see the houses that only have the specific features they requested. This type of buyer knows what he wants, which makes it easier to find a house, but can also take longer to find the perfect one.

Buyer Type # 3 - The Pro: This buyer has the best aspects of The Researcher and The Executive. She knows what she wants from doing some of her own research, but also looks at alternate suggestions by the expert buyer's agent. She expects fiduciary representation from her agent and listens to his recommendations and expert advice.

I've worked with all 3 of these types and understand your thought process. So when you call to make an appointment with me, you may want to mention what type of buyer you are so we can get a jump start.

by Chad W. Sellers, Broker/Owner