• The real estate agent hosting an open house (new construction OR existing homes) is working ON BEHALF OF THE SELLER?  That means the agent conducting the open house is LEGALLY committed to get the highest price FOR THE SELLER; negotiate the best terms FOR THE SELLER; obey all lawful instructions OF THE SELLER; be loyal TO THE SELLER; and use all his/her experience, training, and talent to BENEFIT THE SELLER!  If you visit an open house without an agent on YOUR side, you may disclose information that benefits the seller's negotiation!

• Buyers who have agents representing them usually get better terms and conditions in the purchase than those who do not?  The agent's experience and training help the buyer to know if price is commensurate with condition of the home and location; whether to ask for items to be included in the purchase; what typically is expected for possession date, payment of taxes, payment of assessments, inspection timing and requests, etc.

If you're a buyer, don't you want someone to work on YOUR behalf?  Once a contract for buyer's representation is signed, the buyer's Realtor® is legally committed to get the best price FOR THE BUYER; negotiate the best terms FOR THE BUYER; obey all lawful instructions OF THE BUYER; be loyal TO THE BUYER; and use all of his/her experience, training, and talent to BENEFIT THE BUYER!  A Realtor® on your side can protect you from mistakes, save you money, expedite the purchase of your home, and generally lessen the transaction stress.  Since the purchase price of the home already includes a commission for the buyer's agent, why not hire a Realtor® for your side, too?