Keep me logged in until I sign out. Often, a home buyer will want to use the services of a real estate agent, an attorney, and a home inspector to check out the property. To obtain financing, home buyers will consult the staff of one or more lending institutions. They also may consult with a financial planner or accountant about financing and an insurance agent to obtain homeowner's insurance.
Sellers often use a real estate agent and an attorney.
The seller also may turn to a financial planner or accountant for assistance in sorting out the tax consequences of selling. For the buyer, it is important to keep in mind that both the listing agent and the agent showing properties are agents for the seller . This means that both of these individuals work for and on behalf of the seller, not the buyer. For a prospective buyer, this is an absolutely crucial point. It means, for example, that neither the listing agent nor the showing agent is permitted to disclose to a buyer confidential information supplied by the seller that is adverse to the seller's interest in selling the property.