What are the differences between buyinchiangmai and a classic seller's agent?
| Seller's Agent |  |
| Will show you only the properties in their portfolio or from other agents with whom they have a listing agreement |
buyinchiangmai will show you all properties from all the selling agents, For Sale By Owner properties, bank owned properties, even properties that are not on the market! |
| Can tell you the price the seller's are asking for homes but cannot suggest an offering price. |
buyinchiangmai will calculate the fair market value of the property for you, and assist you in developing an offering price by using comparable sales data. |
| Can provide "raw" information on comparable homes that have sold in the area. Not allowed to interpret that data for you. |
buyinchiangmai will provide and interpret information on comparable properties that have sold in the area and help you formulate an offering price and negotiating strategy. |
| Can convey your offer to the seller or their agent and convey their response back to you. |
buyinchiangmai will negotiate on your behalf through the entire property buying process offering advice and information every step of the way. All with the goal of getting the best price for the property. |
| Will not tell you about hidden defects of the property, or other disdvantages such as noisy neighborhoods etc. | buyinchiangmai will look for and advice you about everything that can be found about the property and will tell you. Even if it means that the property that looked good at first, is now a "no-no". After all, we want you to buy the best property, not the first one you look at. |
| Can provide you with a "list" of title companies, home inspectors, and other professionals for you to choose from but cannot recommend any particular company or professional. |
buyinchiangmai will recommend lawyers, inspectors, constructors and other professional services you will need! |
| May tell you some general information about the seller. |
buyinchiangmai can tell you everything we can find out about the seller and their motivation for selling! |
| Must tell the seller everything they know about you, your financial status, and your motivation for buying. |
buyinchiangmai will keep any information about you confidential if it would weaken your negotiating position! |
| "Thinks" in Seller's terms (i.e.: Get the highest price possible for the home) The Seller is the client. |
buyinchiangmai "thinks" in Buyer's terms (i.e.: Get the lowest possible price and best terms for the Buyer, not for the Seller). |
