Most real agents are of good reputation, truthful and reliable. They're well-informed on the worth of your house, the state of the housing market and even the buyer's frame of mind. Their knowledge is what makes an agent valuable to you. But not everything an agent does is exclusive to the client's benefits. There can be some self-interest built into real estate transactions. Tim Marais Real Estate is going to tell you the fact regarding the commercial real estate and about the real estate agents. Here are three not-so-apparent facts about agents: 1. Agents aren't obligated to show you homes. Agents are under no obligation to show homes that might be of most interest to you. They are not obligated to show you everything that's available. They may try to steer you toward homes that serve their purposes more, including ones that would be easier for them to sell, or that have been languishing on the market. They can be selective about what they show. Th...