Real Estate Term of the Day: Buyer’s Broker

Real Estate Term of the Day: Buyer’s Broker BUYER’S BROKER – an agent hired by a prospective purchaser to find an acceptable property for purchase.  The broker then represents the buyer and negotiates with the seller in the purchaser’s best interest (Barron’s Dictionary of Real Estate Terms) See also: AGENCY, AGENCY DISCLOSURE, AGENT & BROKER In the State … More Real Estate Term of the Day: Buyer’s Broker

Real Estate Term of the Day: Backup Contract

Real Estate Term of the Day: Backup Contract BACKUP CONTRACT – a contract to buy real estate that becomes effective if a prior contract fails to be consummated (Barron’s Dictionary of Real Estate Terms) In a buyer’s market, we don’t see as many backup contracts placed on homes.  There are, however, times when we will … More Real Estate Term of the Day: Backup Contract