What is the difference between a buyer's agent and a seller's agent in Victoria?

In a Victoria transaction, the seller's agent markets the property and negotiates to get the highest price for the homeowner. The buyer's agent represents you as the purchaser, evaluates properties, and negotiates the best possible price and conditions on your behalf. Each works exclusively for their own client. For what a buyer's agent specifically does throughout the process, see what a buyer's agent does in Victoria.

If you attend an open house without your own agent, the person hosting it represents the seller, not you. In BC, dual agency where one agent represents both sides is restricted in most situations. Having your own agent as a buyer costs you nothing extra since the seller covers both commissions. Find a buyer's agent in Victoria who works exclusively for you.