What your Key West Real Estate Agent should know

If you have a buyer's real estate agent, you may feel free to discuss all aspects of the sale. If you are working with a traditional real estate agent, you may want to withhold certain information that could be useful to the seller. Remember, unless you have hired a buyer's agent, the showing agents you are working with actually represent the seller and are required to disclose all relevant information you might give to the seller.

Some people suggest that you disclose only home styles, prices, and amenities you want when working with a traditional real estate agent. Personal information, such as the fact that your lease expires in two months or that you are willing to bid a higher price on a home, could be conveyed to the seller and ultimately hurt you in the negotiation process. You also can avoid discussing financial information that could be shared with a prospective seller by pre-qualifying for a loan.