| Are you looking to buy a new home in Toronto? | | | | |
| Then, why not hire a licensed Toronto Real | | | | You should also remember that the sales agent |
| Estate Agent, because there's no reason why | | | | represents the builder, NOT YOU!! They shall |
| you shouldn't. It will cost you a very | | | | work in the best interest of the builder and |
| reasonable amount to have a Toronto Real | | | | work towards getting a better price for the |
| Estate Agent represent you. | | | | builder. The prices of new homes is |
| | | | structured in a way that it includes many |
| The Toronto Real Estate Agent will get most | | | | hidden costs and fees that you don't have to |
| of his commission from the builder. The cost | | | | pay. The sales agent will not let you know |
| of the home is inclusive of the agent's | | | | this. This is because they are working for |
| commission. The builder will not reduce the | | | | the builder and not you. Their commission |
| price or give you a discount if you tell him | | | | directly depends on the sale price of the |
| that you do not want a Real Estate Agent. The | | | | house. If you pay more for the house, he will |
| builders depend on Toronto Real Estate Agents | | | | rake in more as commission. He is not going |
| for their sales and new customers and if they | | | | to let go of that and help you save money. |
| were to cut commissions and keep the Real | | | | That's the primary reason why you need a |
| Estate Agents away from the sale process, | | | | Toronto Real Estate Agent. |
| they will stop bringing new clients to them. | | | | |
| This would heavily affect their business. | | | | Without the help of a Toronto Real Estate |
| | | | Agent you will have to make innumerable calls |
| The sales agents in the model home do not | | | | and visit multiple homes, only to know at the |
| know more than sales. A licensed Toronto Real | | | | time of inspection that they do not meet your |
| Estate Agent, on the other hand, is a | | | | basic criteria. |
| professional who can help you. There is no | | | | |
| doubt that sales agents are warm and nice | | | | When you have a Toronto Real Estate Agent |
| people but they are not qualified and | | | | working for you he/she will explain the cost |
| licensed to buy/sell homes on the behalf of | | | | structure, pricing options and other |
| sellers/buyers. They are not qualified enough | | | | intricacies involved. He/She will be able to |
| to explain the process like a Toronto Real | | | | negotiate with the builder on your behalf so |
| Estate Agent. In Toronto, Real Estate Agents | | | | that you get the best deal possible. A |
| must have a valid license to be in the | | | | Toronto Real Estate Agent will be able to |
| Realtor business. It is required that all | | | | understand your needs and specifications and |
| licensees take a licensing examination before | | | | is more aware of homes that are for sale on |
| they can practice their profession. | | | | the market. |