Buying vs. Listing Broker

A Buyer Realtor is a licenced real estate representative or Realtor who is responsible for helping the buyer select and purchase a property.  A buyer broker represents the interest of the buyer and works to ensure these interests are protected.

A Buyer Realtor assists in financially pre-qualifying the buyer and helps assess their needs, pre-screening properties, arranging for showings, drafting Agreements of Purchase and Sale, negotiating the transaction with the listing broker, and managing the multitude of other details necessary to allow the buyer to buy the property (see “Buyer Brokers – What They Do”)

A Listing Realtor is a licenced real estate representative who is responsible for helping the endor sell a home. A listing broker represents the interests of the vendor and works to ensure that these interests are protected.

A Listing  Realtor assists in the process of selling the house which includes marketing the house for a quick sale, providing a competitive listing price, negotiating the transaction and managing an array of other details necessary to sell the property (see “Listing Brokers – What They Do”)