Tips on buying a house

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Yeah, you can cruise open houses if you just want to get an idea of areas, but to look seriously, you need an agent.

Everything in your post is really informative and true but my point about the open houses is to get a hands-on idea of the market before contacting an agent. This would be way before Betty would be ready to make any kind of offer. It's just to look and see real estate without having an agent along.

When Betty has a feel for the market, then definitely, absolutely and positively, she should work with an agent. It's the most streamlined way of getting to a deal.

But agents work for the sellers, as has been said in this thread. It is in the agent's interest to get the highest price possible. It can only help for Betty to come prepared.