Selling AND Buying House. Do I need two or just one agent?

Question

I heard that when buying... working with an exclusive buyer's agent is best. Is this true? Also, I don't have money to buy a house and then sell... not trying to pay two mortgages... also kinda needed money from sale of first home as down payment from second home. Should I work with one agent to sell? And then an exclusive buyer's agent when buying? Or should I work with one agent who does both? What are the cons of the second option? Is a bridge loan worth it? Any comments appreciated?

Answer 1

My mom is a real estate agent she has information about things like that on her website if you search through her tips. Go to www.pikepahomes.com and/or www.bestparealestate.com.

Answer 2

In your case it would be best to work with just one agent

List your house and start looking for your new house.

If you find a new house sign the agreement, but make it contingent on the sale of your current house.

Your listing agent is probably a better agent then the buyers agent you find and therefore knows the market better (listers last)  Maybe the best bet is to find a team with a dedicated buyers agent who works for or in a partnership with the lister.