Having the right representation in your home buying process will help protect your interests. Most importantly, having the expertise in this local real estate market can help assure that you are making the right decision. The emotional surge in finding a house that you love can lead you to miss important aspects; resulting in a quick offer, making offers that are too high, not asking for standard concessions from a seller, or not having your interests protected to the degree you deserve.
You can avoid falling into this trap by finding an Realtor® you can trust before starting to look at houses. As your buyers' agent I will help you select the right property, negotiate on your behalf in order to get the best possible price for your new home, and help you throughout the home buying process. If you select me as your agent, you can expect for me to provide the following services:
INFORMATION AND COUNCELING
- Explain the forms of agency available to you and explain how different relationships may affect the level and type of service a Buyer may receive from a real estate agent.
- Offer to enter into a written Agency Agreement with the Buyer. The agreement will include beginning and ending dates, fee structure and payment method, and the responsibilities of both parties.
- Pledge absolute confidentiality to a Buyer when representing him/her.
- Counsel the Buyer regarding his/her financial qualifications and assist the Buyer in finding and working with mortgage lenders.
SEARCH FOR THE PROPERTY
- Discuss preferences in size, areas, styles, age, floorplans, and develop a property profile.
- Search the entire real estate market, including the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), properties for sale by owners, and new homes (where appropriate).
- Engage in a thorough review and look out for potential problems when searching for properties.
CONTRACT OFFER
- Help negotiate on the Buyer's behalf to get the best possible price for your new home.
- Inform the Buyer about any defects or problems he/she has observed or discovered regarding the property.
- Prepare a comparative market analysis, to determine the property's fair market value.
- Explain the choices available in each section of an offer to purchase and explain the alternatives available to the Buyer.
- Advise the Buyer to seek legal counsel where appropriate.
- Prepare the offer to purchase in a manner which will protect the Buyers interest. Will provide proper disclosures regarding agency representation and any other matters as required by law.
- Develop negotiation strategies with the Buyer, including pre-set limits on key points of negotiation when the Buyer wishes to do so.
- Counsel the Buyer regarding the time requirements in the contract and encourage the Buyer to have professional inspectors inspect the property if the contract is accepted.
ONCE THE OFFER HAS BEEN ACCEPTED
- Coordinate and verify that all contract contingencies have been met and released.
- Will counsel the Buyer about home inspections, and provide the names of real estate inspectors. Will encourage the Buyer to be present during inspections.
- Will explain options available to the Buyer regarding items in the inspection report.
- Where appropriate, will notify the Seller or the Seller's Agent in writing of inspectors' findings and the Buyers choice of any options available to the Buyer.
- Maintain contact with the title company and mortgage company to insure that the Buyers interests are being protected.
- Will review the settlement (HUD) statement with the Buyer before and at closing.
- Will attend the closing with the Buyer and be prepared to answer questions the Buyer may have.
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