The best thing about using an Exclusive Buyer's Agent is that you get a great deal of additional service at no additional cost. The Buyer pays no more for our services than they would if using a traditional sellers agent. Our compensation comes from a split of the total commission being paid to the listing broker, just as a sellers agent is paid. Our company does not charge a retainer fee or any other additional hidden fee's.

When asked what they look for in a real estate agent, home buyers overwhelming response is "an agent they can trust". As a client, not just a customer, you should expect to relate to your agent in complete confidence and trust. When you are a client, your agent has the same fiduciary duty to you as that of an attorney. Nothing you say to your agent will be disclosed to anyone unless you specifically authorize it. If you are like most home buyers you are probably apprehensive about being "SOLD" anything. At BUYER'S ADVANTAGE we don't SELL real estate, but instead help our clients "BUY" real estate. This concept works especially well for "out of town buyers", who may not be totally familiar with this area. The essence of the relationship between you and BUYER'S ADVANTAGE is one of a partnership, working together to meet your housing needs. As a client, you will not be subject to any high pressure sales techniques. We act as guide and counselor, providing you with all of the appropriate facts necessary for you to make an intelligent, informed decision. We'll find you the right home at the right price and protect your interests every step of the way.

It's not unusual for buyers to spend a lot of time looking through newspapers, "surfing the net" or driving around neighborhoods searching for "for sale" signs. This is a hit or miss approach, at best, because they only become aware of a small percentage of the properties that may fit their needs. Because traditional real estate agents have a direct economic incentive to sell their own listings, many are likely to show buyers their own listings first, then their companies listings, and only then other available listings. Again, in this situation the buyer is not usually exposed to all of the available properties that may be appropriate. At BUYER'S ADVANTAGE we provide total access to the entire real estate market. We are members of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors and are subscribers to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). We have On-Line capability, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for access to all CURRENT listings. In addition, since we represent you the buyer, not the seller, we actively pursue "for sale by owners", new construction, and bank owned properties, as well. As a result you will have access to all appropriate properties and not just a select few. Not only do we provide you with total market access, we also provide total dedication. Unlike traditional real estate companies where agents spend most of their time competing for listings and buyers sometime become an afterthought, we exclusively represent our buyer-clients. This means that we will never have a conflict of interest by also representing a seller and that you will receive individual attention each and every day until your closing.