How to find an EBA or True Exclusive Buyer’s Agent that does more than open the door?

What is an EBA or true, exclusive buyer’s agent? It’s a Realtor who chooses to work with an exclusive buyer’s brokerage real estate company, like Buyer’s Edge in the Washington, DC metro area. Buyer’s Edge agents never work for sellers or take real estate listings. An agent that truly understands the benefits of a single focus real estate business model. A model that eliminates the inherent conflicts of interest found with most traditional real estate companies that work on both sides of the deal.

Buyer’s Edge agents are the most experienced buyer’s agents home buyers can hire to truly represent them throughout the entire process. All of their real estate expertise has been built around working with and protecting the best interests of their only clients - the home buyer. They are never the least experienced peon on a power listing team or the rookie agent starting out in a traditional firm.

Perhaps one of the best ways to understand how a true buyer’s agent can make a difference in the home buying process is to read what it was like to work with a superior, experienced Exclusive Buyer’s Agent.

REVIEW

“Hello Potential Buyer’s Edge clients!

I have known about the Buyer’s Edge for more than 20 years! Why? Because I do a national column on real estate for newspapers across the U.S. and have interviewed Steve Carpenter-Israel many times! The depth of his knowledge has always impressed me. He is truly a very committed consumer advocate with a deep knowledge of real estate markets. So when my son recently decided to purchase a Washington area condo, I turned immediately to Steve to represent him in the search and purchase!

What sets Steve and his colleagues apart from the multitude of agents across the area is that he is totally dedicated to the buyers’ interests. He takes an in-depth interest in the buyers’ priorities and then uses the best technology to search for the available properties in the desired area. Once the buyers have developed a short list of finalist properties, he uses his incisive analytical tools to compare and contrast potential options. This analysis covers both the relative value of the property — compared with comparable sales — and the quality of the structure of the home itself. At the conclusion of this process, the buyers can be certain that they have made the best possible selection and have not overpaid.

In the case of my son, Steve’s work resulted in a very positive outcome. He and his partner are thrilled with the condo they selected in NW Washington and they are certain the price they paid was fair and that the terms of the transaction best served their interests.

In summary, Steve and his colleagues at the Buyer’s Edge are nothing short of brilliant! I have no hesitation to recommend them very highly.”

— Ellen J. Martin - Nationally Syndicated Real Estate and Financial Columnist (by permission)

“Stephen Israel is a consummate professional and his staff is courteous and attentive. We only visited homes that met my criteria. For every home we visited he quickly had a profile on the neighborhood and gave me on-point commentary about the advantages and disadvantages of the home and property relative to my specific needs. I was amazed about how in-depth his real-time observations were. He exceeded my expectations regarding serving my specific needs. He was instrumental in securing and negotiating a home I love; I otherwise wouldn't have found or wouldn't have been able to negotiate the terms of the agreement without him. I can not imagine a more effective and personable buyer's agent in this area and would recommend him to any of my friends or associates that need to find a home”.

Client: Gilles B