Too many Boise real estate agents have been known for the wrong things, as opposed to being known for the good service they should provide. Add in the market troubles and you have many buyers not even sure if they want to buy! Real estate is just like so many other professional arenas, with both good apples, and bad apples. Read through the examples below so you can make up your own mind.
Myth #1: Boise real estate agents are always late to appointments
While there are certainly a few agents out there who seem to think their time is more important than yours, this is not the case with all agents. Getting frustrated when someone does not behave responsibly will not help you buy or sell your home, so interview another agent. You can not be expected to accept excuses for that kind of stuff. Your relationship with your agent should have clear boundaries and accepting arrogance or second class treatment will not work for you.
Myth #2: Agents have to show you homes on demand
With so many agents receiving their income from selling homes, the likelihood of having an agent refuse to show you a home is pretty low. Being available to show you homes is a responsibility of your agent, but it has to be defined by a mutual understanding of schedules. After all, agents can’t be expected to work for free. Taking you to see a home without a contract with you, or a possibility of earning a commission simply is not good business.
Myth #3: Title companies and lender are in cahoots with agents
Agents cannot receive any pay from a third party to the purchase, so do not think that is a normal part of the business. The body of law that applies to this type of payment is called the “Real Estate Settlement & Procedures Act” and it has been on the books since 1974. While there may be some unscrupulous agents who still take kickbacks, most would not risk losing their license for a little extra money.
Myth #3: The agent who chooses the home inspector will have the favor in the inspection report
While your agent would certainly like to see the home come through with a favorable inspection, no reputable agent will want the inspector to put a stamp of approval on a home that does not deserve it. First of all, most agents want what is best for their clients. With the real estate industry being so competitive, there is very few agents who could hack any bad reviews of their services. Overlooking or suppressing material facts from the home inspection report is subject to legal recourse, so few Boise real estate agents would be willing to accept the risk. Even the least experienced Boise real estate agents know that full disclosure is due any buyer before the close of the transaction, the seller will be required to make all repairs agreed to on the repair addendum.
Myth #4: Your agent will be able to tell you the ethnic and racial make up of any given area
You are left to your own devices when it comes to making conclusions about the racial identity of neighborhoods and regions, because your agent is prohibited from doing so by federal law. Any topic that broaches racial inequality or has racist undertones is strictly prohibited, so do not open that can of worms. The only viable answer to find a home in an area that you will most closely assimilate, like in an area that is mostly one type of religion or another, is to do that research before you start looking for a home.
The same is true when it comes to providing information regarding school statistics and crime rates. Most Boise real estate agents do not hesitate to show you where you can find all of that information, if it is that important to you.
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