Life's Inside Track
756 | Who Helps Protect You When You Buy a Home?
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- Published: Friday, 17 July 2026 09:30
Would you use the seller’s lawyer to protect you during one of the largest financial decisions of your life?
Then why would you expect the seller’s listing agent to protect your interests when you purchase a home?
In Episode 756 of LIFE’s Inside Track, Ken and Yetta explain the difference between receiving access to a property and receiving genuine buyer representation.
A skilled buyer REALTOR® can help you:
• Protect your confidential information
• Compare several properties objectively
• Recognize risks you may not know to investigate
• Choose appropriate conditions and purchase terms
• Protect your negotiating position
• Coordinate inspections and specialized advice
• Think beyond the excitement of the showing
• Consider how the property may affect your life after closing
Ken also shares the story of a buyer considering a four-unit power-of-sale property. The buyer had previously viewed the building with the listing agent but felt rushed and unable to examine important systems carefully.
The second visit was different.
With someone clearly representing the buyer’s interests, there was time to investigate deficiencies, consider the risks of an as-is purchase and discuss the unusual negotiation process involved in a power of sale.
A listing REALTOR® may be knowledgeable, professional and helpful. The important question is not whether they are good at their job.
The question is: Who is their client?
You are not choosing a REALTOR® merely to help you buy a property. You are choosing who will help protect your money, your options and the life you will live after the purchase.
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This episode provides general information and is not legal, engineering, inspection or financial advice. Buyers should obtain advice appropriate to their property and circumstances.