Buyer's Guide

If you want to get the most from your real estate agent, you need to choose someone who really knows the local market. Generally, agents get to know the market by working in it, so someone with more years of buying experience will be better able to serve you. For example, Adam’s 20+ years of real estate and mortgage experience have helped him find buyers the best home at the best price.

A surprising number of agents see real estate as a side job, or even a hobby. If you want someone who can jump on a fast-moving sale, find homes before they hit the market, and work with the seller’s agent in a timely and professional manner, you need to choose a full-time real estate agent like Adam. He networks with other luxury agents in the area and leverages the nearly 500 agents in the Keller Williams office to gain his buyers an advantage over other agents’ clients.

The housing market doesn’t keep standard business hours, so neither should your agent. Look for someone who says he or she will be accessible whenever you call, even if it’s on a weekend. It’s a good sign if he or she will give you a mobile number to call. That way, you will receive dedicated service to move quickly on buying your dream home, even if the listing becomes available outside of the usual 9 to 5.

When you’re buying a home, you probably know that the online listing doesn’t give you the full picture. Your agent can save you time – not to mention headache – by checking out homes before giving you an official showing. At Adam Loew & Associates, we call this preview service and offer it to all our clients. We even offer previews to help out-of-state and foreign buyers navigate the process. If you want to maximize your time and effort, look for an agent who will see the home before you do.

Buyers shouldn’t pay for a real estate agent, so if your potential agent tries to asses a fee, cut that tie! It’s the seller’s responsibility to cover an agent’s costs. Don’t be fooled by an agent trying to get you to pay him or her. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Adam to better understand the industry standards and common practices.