Buying
Looking for a new home? Let me help you.
Why Choose Buyer Representation
Until recently, real estate agents always represented the seller, not the buyer, in real estate transactions. Even that real estate agent who drove you from house to house looking at properties was not working on your behalf. By law, the agent was always required to get the highest price and best terms possible — for the seller!
Recent market developments have caused all this to change, as more and more real estate agents and companies are offering to represent the buyer in the real estate transaction. You can now have an agent specifically committed to representing you, from the initial selection of properties, to the contract negotiations, to the settlement table.
More than one million people in the United States are licensed to sell real estate. Of those licenses, very few are Buyer Representatives. Consumer advocacy groups have endorsed such representation, and licensing laws in virtually every state are now being reformed to enable and encourage representation for the buyer.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced buyer, it is good to know that your real estate agent has your best interests in mind as you select a home.
I’ll help you through all phases of buying your new home.
Property Search
Your buyer representative will appraise your particular criteria for a house and neighborhood, then
search for properties that fit those specifications. Your buyer representative will set appointments for
showings and monitor the market as new listings become available.
Market Data
Market value is determined by many factors, including the availability of similar properties at
competitive prices, location, condition, and most of all the price that a knowledgeable buyer is willing to
pay. Your buyer representative will provide market data to help you establish an offering price.
Purchase Offer
There may be other considerations besides price that are equally important in structuring a purchase
offer. The terms and conditions of the offer, amount of deposit and possession date are likely to be
factors when an offer is made. Your buyer representative will help in your preparation of a purchase
offer.
Negotiating
When a purchase offer is made, the sellers may be concerned with certain aspects including the ability of
the purchasers to fulfill their agreement, the terms and conditions of the offer, the breakdown of closing
costs between buyer and seller and even the motivations and lifestyle of the prospective new owners!
Your buyer representative will help structure a negotiating strategy that will create the desired result, a
new home.
Handling Details
A lot has to happen between signing the purchase offer and moving into a new house. Your buyer
representative will attend to the details and keep you in touch with the transaction each step of the way.
Sellers list their homes with real estate agents to ensure professional representation throughout the
home selling process. As a buyer, you deserve the same kind of service!
Free Buyer's Guide
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Selling
Pricing Your Property to Sell
Need to sell your home? Let me work with you.
General Rules:
Pricing your property correctly is crucial. You want to sell your property in a
timely manner at the highest price possible. Current market conditions determine
the value. Pricing too high or too low can cost you time and money. Realistic
pricing will achieve a maximum sale price in a reasonable amount of time.
Important Considerations:
There are certain factors that are beyond our control and certain factors that are
within our control. Those factors outside of our control are: The location of the
property, the finished square feet and types of rooms, and the amenities that are in
place. Those factors we can control are: The appearance of the property inside and
out, how aggressively we market the property, and the price, including terms. It is
crucial for us to accept those factors that are beyond our control and to focus on
pricing and preparation.
Current Market Conditions:
- Is it a Seller’s market
- What is the inventory
- What are the mortgage rates
Services You Will Receive
- We will help you determine the best selling price for your home.
- We will suggest what you can do to get your home in top-selling condition.
- We will develop a strategy to show your home.
- We will enter your home in the Multiple Listing System.
- We will implement the enclosed marketing plan.
- We will talk with you to review progress periodically.
- We will advise you of changes in the market climate.
- We will present all offers to you promptly and assist in evaluating them.
- We will monitor progress toward closing when a contract is accepted.
- We will monitor the appraisal and buyers’ loan approval.
- We will immediately advise you of events that may threaten closing.
- We will coordinate and monitor the settlement process.
Free Seller's Guide
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Renting
Looking for an apartment or house to rent? A good REALTOR® can help you find the place you need.
Free Renter’s Guide coming soon!
