In this era of information, all kinds of voices are telling us how to buy a house, and there is no shortage of arguments that "it is more reliable to find an agent". However, what I'm going to tell you today is that don't look for an agent, don't look for an agent, don't look for an agent! Say the important thing three times.
First of all, let's be clear about the fact that brokerage fees are not insignificant. In today's high housing prices, the proportion of agency fees in the cost of buying a house should not be underestimated. You may think that by paying the intermediary fee, you will get professional service and security, but this is not the case. Some people may say that I am buying a new house and there are no brokerage fees. You don't know that just because you're looking for an agent, you lose room to bargain with the developer, and the agent commission paid by the developer is included in your price.
Secondly, the "professionalism" of the intermediary does not necessarily equal your interests. The role of an intermediary is to facilitate the transaction, and their income is tied to the amount of the transaction. As a result, they may recommend*** or even withhold some information that is not conducive to the transaction in order to facilitate the transaction and get a higher commission. And for the intermediary who does not have **, for the low commission**, they will not recommend you, which may make you miss out on better options. Is such a "professional" service really for your benefit?
Moreover, intermediaries are not omnipotent. Many people think that buying a house through an agent can save a lot of trouble, but in reality, an agent cannot solve all problems. For example, property rights disputes, housing quality problems, etc., these problems often need to be understood and solved by the buyers themselves. The role of intermediaries in this regard is often limited to providing basic advice and advice, which are not necessarily accurate and reliable. There are also bad intermediaries, who will recommend developers with problems in the capital chain for their own selfish interests** in order to earn high commissions, and once the house is unfinished, the intermediary will push it all away, and you have to face the developer to solve it.
So, how should we buy a house without buying an agent's house? In fact, with the development of technology, we have more choices. For example, you can obtain ** information through **real estate platform, social ** and other channels, and communicate directly with the seller, eliminating the need for intermediaries. This can not only save intermediary fees, increase the room for bargaining, but also more directly understand the real situation of **.
Of course, some people may be worried about how to ensure the security of the transaction without the intervention of intermediaries. In fact, this can be solved by choosing a formal platform, choosing a powerful developer, signing a formal contract, etc. Transactions conducted through formal platforms tend to be more transparent, fair, and secure than private transactions. Choosing a strong developer will also allow you to avoid buying unfinished properties.
In short, buying a house is a major life event, and we can't blindly trust the agent because of some false publicity. In this era of information transparency, we have more options and ways to obtain first-class information and understand the market situation. Don't be blinded by the "reliability" of the intermediary, don't find an intermediary when buying a house, this is responsible for your own interests!