Jon Barnwell

When exceptional values come on the market in Rabun County, I post them on this page.  All I ask in return is please allow me to show these properties to you.

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Call Jon Barnwell Rabun County's #1 Buyer's Agent (706) 490-0326 jon@buyrabun.com

Did You Know? . . .

In the vast majority of real estate transactions, all parties involved, with the exception of the buyer, will unwittingly assist the seller in obtaining the highest possible price.

Unless you specifically request that an agent represent you as a Buyer's Agent, all the agents who assist you, will in all likelihood be working for the seller.

"A real estate broker doesn't work for you, but for the seller. If you want someone on your side, get a Buyer’s Agent" –Readers Digest

"Retain your own Buyer's Broker when buying a home" –Consumer Digest

"Buyer advocacy seems to be taking off. I'll never buy a house any other way" –Wall Street Journal

"Buyers average a 5% savings when represented by a Buyer's Agent, rather than a Sales Agent" –Money Magazine

Questions and Answers about a Buyer's Agent

Q: What is a Buyer's Agent? 
A: A Realtor who represents you and your interests EXCLUSIVELY when you are purchasing real estate.

Q: Is it necessary to have a Buyer's Agent?

A: Not unless you prefer having everyone working in the Seller's interests

Q: Can't the Seller's Agent represent me as well?
A: Yes, that's called Dual Agency, (prohibited in some states, for good reason). Caution! The Sellers and their agent have had a longer contractual relationship, so can you be sure that the Seller's Agent is going to negotiate a good deal for you?


Q: What does it cost me to have a Buyer's Agent represent me?
A: Absolutely nothing! Zero! But he/she could save you a small fortune!

Q: How does a Buyer's Agent get compensated?
A: When a seller "lists" his house (puts it on the market), he agrees to pay the listing broker a certain commission. The listing broker, will in turn, list the house in the MLS system and disclose what he/she will pay to any other broker who brings the buyer. Otherwise the listing broker keeps all of the commission if he/she finds a buyer.

Q: Do Buyer's Agents and Seller's Agents have the same qualifications and licenses?
A: Yes! They have to sit for the same examinations and continuing education classes and generally belong to the same associations.

Q: Are there any other differences?
A: Not really. Seller's Agents are typically very good at, and prefer, the marketing challenge of selling a house. Buyer's Agents are very comfortable with investigative analysis of real estate, and counseling Buyers. Many agents can do both very well.

Q: If a house catches my eye and I want to investigate further, what steps do I need to take?
A: Contact a Buyer's Agent FIRST, before contacting the Seller's Agent. This will ensure a smooth transaction for you should you decide to purchase the house.

Q: If I walk into a sales office for a new community being built, can I negotiate a discount because I don't have a Buyers' Agent? A: No. Each builder has contracted to pay a set fee to the marketing company (sales office) on each house sold, irrespective of the number of agents involved (even if you should negotiate directly with the builder, he still has to pay the same fee to the marketing company).