Saving Home Buyers Money: Many people wonder if they can save money by not working with a buyer's agent, especially now that they have access to a lot of real estate data through large portal sites like Zillow and Trulia, for free. If they work directly with the listing agent or brokerage there is a chance to negotiate part of the commission. The most a home buyer stands to gain is a portion of the 2.8% reserved for the home buyer's agent, and they lose having an agent working solely to protect their interests and provide expert advice on current market values, negotiations, etc. Even Zillow recommends that their Zestimate is intended as a starting point and that buyer's should consult a professional to determine an accurate value. The bottom line is that working without a buyer's agent can be very risky for home buyers, and buyer's agents save home buyers money. For more information, visit www.homebuyerscolorado.org and www.buyeragentsearch.com
