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Three Things You Never Knew About Buyer Agents

By: Mary Cheatham King / 13 Mar 2025

With interest rates down slightly, what has activity been like on the Crystal Coast? Since March 1st, MCKRE has helped 15 clients go under contract on their dream property (that's over 1 per day - as of March 13!). Are you ready to start searching for your coastal home, and not sure whether using a Buyer Agent is the way to go?

Here are THREE things agents do behind the scenes that you may not know about:

  1. Investigating the Property's History & Future Plans – Beyond checking the basics, buyer agents often dig into public records to uncover past ownership, permits, liens, or even future city plans that could impact the property value. A new highway or zoning change nearby could be a game-changer!
  2. Strategic Negotiation Beyond Price – It's not just about getting a lower price. Buyer agents negotiate repairs, contingencies, closing timelines, and even creative solutions like seller-paid closing costs or temporary leasebacks if the seller needs more time to move. All of this helps your offer stand out from the rest!
  3. Problem-Solving Before Issues Arise – Many deals have hidden landmines, from financing delays to title issues. Our buyer's agent works behind the scenes with the rest of our team to coordinate lenders, attorneys, inspectors, and sellers to keep everything on track—often fixing problems before the buyer even knows they existed.

Are you ready to start your search? Reach out to our Buy Team at www.marycheathamking.com/contact-us 


 

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