It's important that you choose an experienced agent who is there for you. Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire process, negotiating furiously on your behalf, and answering all of your questions with competence and speed.

First, find an agent who represents you and not the seller. This is beneficial during the negotiation process. If you are working with a buyer's agent, he or she is required not to tell the seller of your top choice. In addition, he or she is also focused on getting you the lowest asking price.

Also, when you use a buyer's agent, you will see more properties. Not only are they plugged into their Multiple Listing Service, but also they are actively finding homes that are listed as FSBO, or homes that sellers are thinking about listing

Your buyer's agent will address cost and any other questions at the time you are presented the buyer agency agreement. Be sure to ask your buyer's agent every question you have no matter how basic it may seem. Your buyer's agent represents you!

What are my responsibilities as a buyer in this agreement?
In this agreement, you agree to handle all real estate concerns through your agent. You agree neither to seek real estate information nor to view or purchase any property without your buyer's agent.

Who decides if I am represented or not?
As the buyer, you alone may make that decision.
Why would someone not want to be represented by a buyer's agent?