Buyers Broker Vs. Sellers Broker

[Jason Cook]

Hello, I am just starting my real estate journey. Thinking of buying a home and house hack. I am in my initial stages of finding a real estate agent but I am unsure if I go with a Buyers broker or sellers broker. A buyers broker does represent me but have to sign a contract for a certain period of time and can only go through them. While I go with a sellers broker I am not locked in with any real estate agent but they represent the seller. In a competitive market if you are a buyers broker or sellers broker they are still want the highest price for you to get the potential property.  What would be the best options?

[Stephanie Simmons]

The sellers broker represents the best interests  of the seller - you are the buyer and would want a buyers agent to represent you as you are the buyer.  You can just contact a sellers agent and have no representation in the deal - BUT that leaves you no one that can provide  sound advice that is in your interests.

Interview agents and tell them your expectations - make sure they agree to it.  You can also state in the agreement you sign that you can fire them and get a different agent.  I am a licensed agent in Florida  & wouldn't keep a customer under hostage as a buyer's agent.