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August 25, 2025 64 mins

Episode 2 – The Role of the Buyer’s Agent (ft. Cherie Benoit)

Buyer’s Agent explained with Cherie Benoit, we unpack myths, red flags, and strategies every homebuyer needs to know.

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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions most people make—but what exactly does a Buyer’s Agent do, and why should you have one on your side?

In this episode of Real Estate: It’s Not That Complicated, Ryan Cook and Kent Thaler sit down with Cherie Benoit to unpack the real role of a buyer’s agent. We dig into what representation really means, the myths that confuse buyers, and why calling the listing agent directly can sometimes be a costly mistake.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

    •    ✅ What a Buyer’s Agent actually is—and what they are not.

    •    ✅ How Cherie approaches the first conversation with a buyer—goals, budget, timeline, and non-negotiables.

    •    ✅ Common red flags in homes that buyers often miss (and what matters less than you think).

    •    ✅ How a Buyer’s Agent can keep you competitive in bidding wars—even without the biggest budget.

    •    ✅ A simple, step-by-step walkthrough of the offer process (explained Kent-style).

    •    ✅ What buyers tend to worry about that isn’t a big deal… and what deserves real attention.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving up, downsizing, or just curious about the process, this episode is packed with straight talk from real practitioners—including actionable strategies from Cherie Benoit—so you can navigate with confidence.

Our mission at the RE Nav Team is simple: real conversations with real professionals, shared in plain language that just makes sense. It’s not theory. It’s not jargon. It’s practical, honest, and approachable.

🎧 Subscribe and follow the RE Nav Team as we cut through the myths and make real estate easier to understand.

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