Who is watching your back? 

realtors

If you need help buying a building site, do not expect the seller's agent to be on your side. They may appear to be wanting to help you, but by law, the have to tell work for the seller. Some will inform you of this or encourage you to agree to dual agent. That is, “I am working for the seller, but I can work for you also. I will not share secrets between the you and me, just as I won’t share secrets I have with the seller." Unfortunately, all to often buyer's agree to this dual agent scenario. It is the easy path to follow. However, it makes about as much sense as being charged with a crime and using the prosecutor as your defense attorney. 

When you are seeking a realtor to purchase a building site, select one willing to be a buyers’ broker.  There is even have a distinctive acronym for them – ABR. However, they do not have to have the distinction of being an ABR in order to be a buyer's agent.

If a buyer's agent knows the area, they can probably save you time.  Plus, they are able to submit offers and negotiate the price. Additional services they can be counted on are arranging appraisals and surveys, arranging an engineer for soil samples, and guiding you through the closing. They should also be willing to obtain the financial data needed on the property should you need to finance the purchase.  They may not even cost you any money. If the seller has the property listed with a realtor, the listing agent should be willing to split the commission.  

We have quality realtors in Georgetown that have the integrity and skill to be buyers’ agents.  They will help you locate property, negotiate for you and make an offer that will have your interest at heart.  Kari Christ at Sellstate Summit Realty, gave us this recommendation for selecting a buyer's agent; design a house with curb appeal.  Many houses are sold before getting in the front door.  If it looks great from the moment someone lays their eyes on it, it has a good chance of selling extra fast.