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Is there a difference between a selling and buying agent?

I want to sell my house. I talked to an agent that has only helped people buy houses, but he wants to help me sell my house. I'm wondering if he lacks experience or training and if he's qualified to sell since he hasn't done it before.
Asked By Wendy | Branson, MO | 405 views | Selling | Created 1 year ago
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Julianne Clark | Your Lowcountry Compass

Charter One Realty

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Agents are trained to be able to represent both Buyer and Seller clients. Like any business -- the more you do, the more skilled and better you become. Talk to your agent frankly and ask him if he is working with a seasoned mentor agent/broker to provide advice and guidance. Just because he has limited experience with listing homes does not mean that he is going to be a bad choice. If he is motivated and not overly busy -- selling your property and finding a Buyer will be his main focus.
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Irene and Ricky Zhang

Keller Williams Irvine

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Yes—there is a clear and important difference between a selling agent and a buying agent, even though the terminology can be confusing. In real estate language, the selling agent is actually the agent who represents the buyer. They’re called the “selling agent” because they bring the buyer who ultimately buys (or “sells” the home by procuring the buyer). The listing agent, sometimes called the seller’s agent, represents the homeowner who is selling the property.

The listing agent works directly with the seller and handles everything related to selling the home: pricing strategy, staging and preparation, professional photography and marketing, open houses, negotiation, disclosures, and guiding the seller through escrow. Their primary goal is to help the seller achieve the highest possible price with the best terms.

The buyer’s agent (also called the selling agent) works on behalf of the buyer. They search for homes, analyze comps, write and negotiate offers, coordinate inspections, and help the buyer navigate financing and escrow requirements.

Even though both agents participate in the same transaction, they advocate for different clients with different goals. The listing agent protects the seller’s interests; the buyer’s agent protects the buyer’s interests.

As top realtors in Irvine, Irene and Ricky Zhang Real Estate Group specialize in representing sellers, providing expert marketing, strategic pricing, and strong negotiation to help homeowners maximize their results when selling a home in Irvine.

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PETER GONATAS

Coldwell Banker McMahan

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Realtors are trained to help both Buyers and Sellers navigate thru the entire process from the introduction to after the closing. During the process if he has a question there is more than likely someone in his office that can help guide him thru. All Realtors started with no experience, the only way they get experience is to do. if no one gives them a chance then they will never get the experience.

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