| A: A Seller's Agent can take you around to see different homes and advise you on general areas. He or she can show you the listings for the various homes that meet your general criteria. A Seller's Agent cannot advise you whether a home would be a good deal, or whether it would be the right home for you. A seller's Agent can't help you negotiate the best deal or watch out for potential pitfalls.
No matter how close your relationship with your agent might be, the Seller's Agent is the seller's legal representative. He or she can explain financing options, estimate settlement costs, and present your offer to the seller. But he or she cannot tell you any information that would help you if that information would work against the seller's interests. That means that it is up to you to decide what the home is worth and set the negotiation prices. You should not disclose inforation to a Seller's Agent that the seller might use to help calculate the highest price you would be willing to pay for the house, because that information could be used against you.
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