Some home buyers have the idea that, if they skip the buyer’s agent, they’ll save money or have an easier time: this is because HDB flat buyers are expected to pay their own agent, whilst in private property, sellers’ agents sometimes refuse to co-broke (i.e., they don’t want to split their commission with the buyer’s agents, so calls and offers go unheard.) Despite these quirks, however, the benefits of a buyer’s agent usually outweigh the drawbacks. Here’s what DIY buyers might miss out on:

1. Buyer’s agents are often aware of surrounding transactions that might affect your purchase

Here’s a recent example we saw on the ground: the buyer was considering a 10th-floor unit for $1.9 million, in an RCR area condo. However, the buyer put off making an offer, as it was only the first unit they’d viewed – this was despite the unit ticking all the boxes for their requirement.  ...