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Why do I need a buyer's agent?

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I recently reposted an article about why a seller should consider me to help get his home sold. This article is about how I can help you as a buyer. Learning about houses for sale is easy. You don't need me for that. Frankly, it helps me when clients send me links to homes they've found online. Sometimes they send me links to homes I might have ruled out based on other things they've told me. Sometimes they send me links to homes that are not on my MLS.  This happened more frequently when I was in New York. In North Carolina, not so much, but it does happen. Finding the property and coming to an agreement on selling price are only the beginning. What happens next? Do you know where to go for financing or inspections? I can give you a list of referrals. Do you have a real estate attorney? I know people. What if inspections reveal issues? Who negotiates with the seller to rectify those issues? If you need a mortgage to purchase the property, there will be appraisals. If