Buyer’s Choice Realty blog

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently updated their helpful Settlement Cost Booklet, a publication aimed at helping consumers shop for a home loan. This resource also provides basic tips about the entire home buying process.

In the ‘Shopping for a House’ section, a necessary update has finally happened: HUD mentions the importance of hiring a real estate agent who actually works for you.

“It is your responsibility to search for an agent who will represent your interests in the real estate transaction. If you want someone to represent only your interests, consider hiring an “exclusive buyer’s agent”, who will be working for you. “

Please visit the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) press release to learn more about why this is such an important step for the government to take, and see a few reasons why consumers will realize and experience tremendous benefits if they hire an EBA to represent them in any real estate transaction.

Click here to download a free copy of Shopping for Your Home Loan - HUD’s Settlement Cost Booklet

Ben Clark will be leading NAEBA in 2010. If you are unaware, all members of NAEBA work exclusively on behalf of real estate buyers. I encourage you to help me welcome Ben to the role of President of this organization, and take a moment to read some of his salient thoughts about our side of the industry.

Here is what the man himself has to say: I’ll be President-Elect through all of 2009 in preparation for 1 year as President in 2010 and 1 year as Immediate Past President in 2011.

Also, I view the postition of President to be “Chairman of the Board” which means that although I may be the “face” and/or “voice” of NAEBA, the Board will be what truly is leading NAEBA. That doesn’t mean I won’t do my best to lead and inspire the Board to good things, though!

Thanks for the words of congratulations everyone!

John Sullivan will be the President in 2009. Good man with great plans and a great Board of Directors behind him.

Good things are on the horizon for Exclusive Buyer Agency!

If you are thinking about purchasing a home in Massachusetts, talk with someone who only works for buyers and only has your interests in mind. Call 1.800.25.BUYER and ask for John, or email me.