Recently the BC Government has put limitations on the previous practice of representing clients in a “Limited Dual Agency” role. In the previous system of real estate agent representation, an agent could represent both parties in a purchase under certain conditions. That ability has been severely restricted now and the reality is most purchasers will need to have their own personal representation. A purchaser can still have a Seller’s Agent refer an agent for the buyer, but at Maude, MacKay & Co. Ltd., we feel that it is best to have your own Buyer’s Agent. Since the seller is paying the commission, we feel that having your own Buyer’s Agent is usually the prudent thing to do.

At Maude, MacKay & Co. Ltd., we have agents who specialize as Buyer’s Agents. How do you “specialize” in this type of service you might ask. You need an overall knowledge of the region when a client is not necessarily looking at just one area, which is often the case. You also need to be able to service a variety of clients looking at a variety of areas.  Many agents specialize in a particular area but don’t have knowledge of the entire region. Due to our small agency status, we have gained that knowledge through years of experience throughout the region.

If you would like to know more, please go to http://maudemackay.com/investing-in-bc-real-estate/foreign-buyers-guide-buyers-agent-vancouver-buyers_agent/ .

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