How does a buyer's agent work?

Maureen · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:30 pm Post subject: How does a buyer's agent work?

When I buy a horse at auction, I am usually there to do this myself. I may be interested in one at the OBS March Sale, but I am here and will not be going to the sale.

How does a buyer's agent work? Do they charge a % on top of purchase price for doing the footwork? Do they make arrangements for shipping, proper paperwork for border crossing? Agent recommendations or ones to avoid? As you can tell, I am a newbie at 'distance' auctions, so any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.

You may pm me if you like. Thanks!

ageecee · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:46 pm Post subject:

They will charge you a %.

I would call and ask them what they charge and what do they do? Do they arrange shipping? etc, etc?

Maureen · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:49 am Post subject:

Thank you!

karenkarenn · Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:24 pm Post subject:

Does anyone know of any buyers agent? I have been looking for one but I can't find one.
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Joltman · Grade III Winner Joined: 06 Jan 2006 Posts: 1123

there are lots of bloodstock agents that will work both sides of the sale. That's why they call them horse traders. Sometimes will buy, then sell almost immediately, using someone else's cash.
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karenkarenn · Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 9:37 pm Post subject:

Names?
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madelyn · Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 11:54 am Post subject:

You could try Davant Latham (859) 312-0838 - if he can't help you out he will know someone who can.
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karenkarenn · Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 11:55 am Post subject:

cool thanks
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Nickvito · Newborn Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posts: 4

Alistair Roden is a good guy i've worked with before at the sales. He is based in Ky but works all the sales

Tappiano · Grade III Winner Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 1109