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Advocate.

Negotiate.

We are a nationwide network of agents who are committed to helping buyers navigate the complex world of real estate transactions.

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Why It Is Absolutely Imperative to Have Your Own Agent in a Real Estate Transaction.

Navigating the real estate market can be complex and overwhelming. With recent changes in real estate rules and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, the landscape of buyer representation is evolving significantly.

It’s crucial to understand the risks of not having your own dedicated agent during this high-stakes process.

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Benefits of a Personalized Approach

Reduced Stress

Support and guidance eliminate guesswork and confusion.

Better Decisions

Empowerment to make informed choices.

Financial Savings

Avoid costly mistakes and negotiate favorable terms.

Increased Confidence

Feel prepared and confident throughout the buying process.

Dual Agency is a Totally Inappropriate Agency Relationship

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You wouldn’t go to court without your own attorney.

Just as you wouldn’t go to court without an attorney to represent your interests, entering a real estate transaction without your own agent is akin to navigating a legal battle without proper counsel. A skilled real estate agent serves as your advocate and guide, leveraging their knowledge, skills, and expertise to protect your interests and ensure a desirable outcome. Just as an attorney understands the nuances of the law, a knowledgeable agent comprehends the complexities of the real estate market, contracts, and negotiations. We’re your allies, fighting on your behalf to secure the best possible terms and protect your investment. With our guidance, you can navigate the intricacies of buying a home with confidence, knowing that you have a knowledgeable, highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated professional by your side every step of the way.

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Educate

As Realtors, we firmly believe in the paramount importance of educating our home buying clients every step of the way. Purchasing a home is one of the most significant investments individuals make in their lifetime, both financially and emotionally. By providing thorough education throughout the process, we empower our clients to make informed decisions tailored to their needs and goals. Educated buyers are more confident, better equipped to identify opportunities and risks, and ultimately, more satisfied with their home purchase.
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Advocate

We strongly believe that you should have an advocate working solely on your side. Purchasing a home can be a complex and sometimes daunting process, especially for those unfamiliar with the intricacies of state/local real estate laws and practices. From navigating negotiations to deciphering legal documents, a good agent brings expertise, guidance, and extensive experience to the table. They serve as a trusted ally, offering guidance, support, and reassurance throughout the journey. With an agent on your side, you can approach the process with confidence, knowing that you have someone fighting solely for your best interests.
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Negotiate

Negotiation is a delicate art, requiring a deep understanding of market dynamics, property values, and contract terms. An experienced agent brings a wealth of expertise to the table, adept at navigating the complexities of the negotiation process. We have a keen eye for detail, spotting opportunities for advantageous terms and ensuring that the deal aligns with your goals and priorities wherever possible. With a skilled negotiator in your corner, you can rest assured that you’re getting the best possible outcome, whether it’s securing a favorable price, favorable terms, or both.

Tailored Guidance: Advice and Strategies

  • Financial Preparation: Recommending reliable local lenders, discussing buying power, strategy, and ideal price range.
  • Neighborhood Expertise: Pinpointing neighborhoods that match your lifestyle and priorities.
  • Property Matching: Curating a list of homes that meet your criteria.
  • Negotiation Strategy: Crafting strong offers and advocating for your best interests.
  • Inspection Coordination and Support: Referring and coordinating schedules with reliable and thorough local home inspectors. Assisting with interpreting and/or reviewing assessment results, renegotiating where possible and desired.
  • Closing Support: Guiding you through the closing process and resolving issues.
  • Professional Network Leverage: Utilizing our established relationships with local agents, inspectors, and vendors to ensure your offer stands out, inspections are timely, and you have reliable resources throughout and beyond the closing process

The Risks of Not Having Your Own Representation

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Compromised
Confidentiality

Without your own agent, sensitive information such as your financial details, motivations, and negotiation strategies may not be kept confidential. This can put you at a disadvantage, especially if you’re dealing with a dual agent who represents both you and the seller.

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Lack of
Advocacy

A dual agent’s primary obligation is to facilitate the transaction rather than negotiate solely in your best interest. This means you won’t receive the undivided loyalty and advocacy that an exclusive agent can provide. Your needs and priorities cannot possibly be fully represented by an agent who is simultaneously working with/for the seller as well.

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Conflicts of
Interest

Dual agency inherently involves competing interests between the buyer and the seller. An agent representing both sides may face challenges in navigating these conflicts impartially, especially if they are being paid more by the seller. This could result in a lack of transparency and fairness, potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes for you.

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Reduced
Negotiation Power

An exclusive buyer’s agent will have your best interests at heart and will work tirelessly to negotiate the best terms and price for you. Without your own agent, you might miss out on expert negotiation strategies that could save you money and secure better terms.

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Market Experts: Why Choose The Buyers Agents?

Your Local Real Estate Experts
At The Buyers Agents, we offer unparalleled expertise in the local real estate market. Our agents have a deep understanding of neighborhood nuances and market trends, ensuring you receive the best possible guidance.

Insider
Knowledge

We live and breathe real estate in your community. Our agents know the best schools, hidden parks, up-and-coming areas, and unique neighborhood features.

Accurate
Valuations

Our team provides precise property assessments based on recent sales, market trends, and beyond the listing price factors.

Strategic
Timing

We understand seasonal patterns and optimal times to buy, maximizing your results and investment.

Off-Market
Opportunities

Gain access to exclusive properties before they hit the market, giving you a competitive edge.

Neighborhood
Forecasting

We provide insights on upcoming developments and their potential impact on property values, helping you make future-proof decisions.

Choose The Buyers Agents for local expertise, personalized guidance, and a smooth, successful home-buying journey.

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Showing Homes is Only the Tip of the Iceberg with The Buyers Agents.

We are More than Just Your Tour Guide. We are Experts in Every Aspect.

  • Interprets market data
  • Neighborhood knowledge
  • Skilled negotiations
  • Contract knowledge/understanding
  • Protects earnest money
  • Detailed coordination
  • Keeps to timelines
  • Minimizes risks
  • Referrals to reliable resources
  • Leverages professional relationships to your advantage
  • Expert guidance
  • Educates on pros/cons of all options
  • Organizes information
  • Ongoing support

What Does a Buyers Agent Do?

  • Market Research: Realtors help buyers understand current market conditions, trends, idiosyncrasies, and property values in the areas of interest.
  • Property Search: They assist in finding suitable properties based on the buyer’s criteria, including size, location, amenities, and budget.
  • Property Showings: Realtors schedule and accompany buyers to view potential properties, providing important insights and answering questions.
  • Negotiation: They negotiate on behalf of the buyer to secure the best possible price and terms for the desired property.
  • Contract Preparation: Realtors prepare and review purchase agreements, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and contingencies are included to protect the buyer’s interests.
  • Coordination: They coordinate with various parties involved in the transaction, including lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and attorneys, to ensure a smooth process from start to finish.
  • Due Diligence: Realtors guide buyers through the due diligence process, including home inspections, appraisals, disclosures, HOA documents, title searches, and property surveys, to uncover any issues that may affect the purchase decision.
  • Financing Guidance: They provide information on financing options, connect buyers with reputable lenders, and help navigate the mortgage application process.
  • Closing Preparation: Realtors assist in preparing for the closing process, ensuring all necessary documents are in order and facilitating communication between the buyer and seller.
  • Post-Closing Support: Even after the sale is complete, realtors continue to support buyers by providing resources, referrals, and assistance with any post-closing issues that may arise.

Introducing The Original Buyers Agent: Meet Melissa Quade

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Melissa went above and beyond helping us find our new home. She was in constant contact and always responded quickly to texts, calls, and emails. She went out of her way to help us on many occasions and was always there for inspections, etc.
Michael and Amelia Saliba
Shingle Springs, CA
It was wonderful working with Melissa! She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We felt supported by her and her team every step of the way. We would definitely recommend working with her!  
Adam Fetterman and Dana Iske
Sacramento, CA
Melissa was an absolute dream to work with. She is knowledgeable, patient, and professional. Melissa’s honesty and understanding of the market enabled us to make strong offers; and ultimately allowed us to purchase a home we love! I can’t imagine working with a better Realtor!
Justin and Megan Thurmond
El Dorado Hills, CA
Melissa was superb in every way imaginable! Constant communication, all questions answered. Professional and approachable a winning combination. We really felt like she was our advocate and warrior.
Chari and Mike Wallace
El Dorado Hills, CA
Melissa was with us every step of the way in our search. She showed and researched houses, helped us understand documents, and was at the signing table. She remained positive and professional. We are grateful for her efforts!
Nicole and Richard Deutsch
Sacramento, CA
Melissa works tirelessly. She was always available, was very responsive and informative. Melissa is both professional and friendly and she followed through with everything in a very reasonable time period. I would not hesitate to recommend Melissa to anyone shopping for a new home.
Denise D’Angelantonio
Fair Oaks, CA
Melissa was knowledgeable, supportive, responsive and incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. My wife and I were so thankful to have worked with her.
Vince and Danielle Bowen
Fair Oaks, CA
Melissa did a great job and went out of her way to help out with all the different tasks we needed to get done – it was particularly helpful given that we were buying from out of the region.  
Jon and Tatyana Van Loo
El Dorado Hills, CA
Great! Easy to work with, knowledgeable. Melissa helped us buy our first house and we got the keys within 30 days of when we started looking.
Justin Hobbs and April Kemp
Cool, CA
Excellent contract knowledge. When our primary buyer pulled out of a two day old contract, she had a backup offer ready to go!! She understood our urgency for a quick sale and acted accordingly. She is a top performer!!
Linda Rose
El Dorado Hills, CA 

If you are still wondering whether you really need your own agent to navigate a real estate purchase, here are some questions you may want to consider:

  • How should you write a competitive offer without overpaying?
  • How can you compete with offer terms when you may not be able to compete on price?
  • What even are “terms”?
  • What contingencies should you include in your offer?
  • What even are “contingencies”?
  • What happens if the listing agent pressures you to remove contingencies? What does that mean for you?
  • What does your earnest money deposit need to be and how do you protect it from the sellers taking it?
  • What disclosures should you be getting? When in the course of escrow should you be getting them?
  • What inspections should you do and how should you deal with the inspection results?
  • What do you do if the seller turns away your inspectors when they show up?
  • What additional questions should you be asking the seller to ensure you have all the information necessary to make a wise purchasing decision and avoid buying a money pit?
  • How can you trust what the listing agent is telling you when they work for the seller, not you, and their main priority is just to get this house sold?
  • Should you ask the seller to make the repairs themselves or ask for a credit to cover the expense of making the repairs on your own terms?
  • What do you do if the seller refuses to do anything at all?
  • What do you do if the seller isn’t doing what they agreed to do during escrow?
  • What do you do when the appraisal comes in? What if it comes in lower than the agreed-upon price? Do you have to share the appraisal with the seller?
  • What do you do if you’ve agreed to close in 30 days but for any myriad of reasons you’re not ready and now you’ve been issued a Notice to Perform giving you 2 days to close or you’re canceled, have lost money, and have to start over?
  • What do you do when you’ve hired movers, given notice to vacate and the seller isn’t moving out?
  • What do you do when you’re dealing with an aggressive seller or listing agent, and you don’t feel like you know what you’re doing?
  • What do you do if you want to cancel? Can you cancel? What if the seller’s agent tells you that you can’t cancel? Is that true? Can you get your earnest money back? How?

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