Buyer FAQ

EXPERTISE

While individuals typically buy 4- 5 houses in their lifetime, our full- time real estate agents assist buyers in 5 times that number annually. They possess extensive knowledge of the home- buying process.

ADVOCACY

Our agents adeptly handle real estate contracts, advocating for the Buyer’s best interests in negotiations, resolving issues, and ensuring contractual obligations meet their terms.

STRATEGY

Helping buyers establish realistic budgets and tailored plans to find and secure the right property, our agents utilize professional negotiation tactics to achieve buyers’ goals on their desired timeline.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

With a comprehensive understanding of local markets, our agents provide insights into neighborhoods, schools, and property values, along with access to exclusive listings and pre-market opportunities.

CARE & FOLLOW UP

Receive personalized, efficient service throughout the purchasing process and beyond, including property search, showings, and transaction paperwork

• REALTORS® are commission-based professionals that earn income when they succeed at selling your home.

• Historically, commission has been paid by the Seller at closing and includes the Listing Agent/Broker commission and cooperative compensation (buyer agent commission) to the Buyer Agent/Broker.

• The Seller can choose whether or not to offer or negotiate cooperative compensation to a Buyer Agent/Broker.

• The Seller cannot advertise the offer of compensation on the MLS but can advertise via other means such as printed material, signage, and direct communication between Listing Agent and Buyer Agent.

• Buyers can instruct their Buyer Agent to include cooperative compensation (buyer agent commission) as a term in a purchase offer.

FIDUCIARY DUTIES

LifePoint agents are affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS®, Association of REALTORS®, Columbus & Central Ohio Board of REALTORS® holding licenses from the Ohio Division of Real Estate. They uphold fiduciary responsibilities to clients, including loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, reasonable care, diligence, and accounting. You can rely on them to provide guidance, advice, and protection throughout your home buying or selling journey.