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BUYING A HOME: WHAT YOUR BUYER'S AGENT DOES FOR YOU

Monday, October 24, 2022   /   by Lauren Wilson

BUYING A HOME: WHAT YOUR BUYER'S AGENT DOES FOR YOU

INITIAL BUYER CONSULTATION OF PURCHASING PROCESS AND WHAT TO EXPECT 


HELP ARRANGE FINANCING



  • Assist in locating sources of mortgage loans. 

  • Help you examine home much you can afford but how much you may want to spend.

  • Assist in comparing different financing options.

  • Provide information on purchasing incentives that may be available.

  • Educate and discuss the difference between being prequalified and preapproved for a mortgage.


ASSIST IN FINDING THE RIGHT PROPERTY



  • Identify your needs and wants in  property.

  • Find appropriate available properties. 

  • Set up an automated e-mail alert system that immediately notifies you of properties that fit your requirements.

  • Sort through inaccurate information about homes in the area.

  • Provide ready access to all MLS-listed properties.

  • Network with other agents for properties not yet in the MLS.

  • Preview properties prior to showing.

  • Help select for viewing on those homes that fit your needs.

  • Aid in narrowing your search until you have identified your top choices.

  • Assist in analyzing the pros and cons of each property.

  • Disclose all known latent material defects.

  • Assist you in evaluating properties for suitability, affordability and resale value.


EDUCATE YOU ON MARKET CONDITIONS



  • Educate you on whether it is a buyer's market or a seller's market.

  • Show statistics on what percent of list price the sellers are currently receiving.

  • Show trends, current average days on market, current absorption rate, and/or current months of inventory.


GUIDE YOU THROUGH MAKING AN OFFER AND REPRESENT YOU AND YOUR INTERESTS AND NEGOTIATIONS



  • Prepare a CMA so that you make an informed decision when offering a price.

  • Advise you on what comparable properties are selling for.

  • Explain common contract contingencies. 

  • Obtain appropriate seller disclosures.

  • Prioritize your goals.

  • Help create a negotiating strategy to achieve these goals.

  • Ensure that you receive and understand all state and federally required disclosure forms.

  • Handle the completion of the offer to purchase or sales contract.

  • Educate you on the contents of the sales contract.

  • Ensure that all appropriate forms are completed.

  • Assist you in getting the best property at the best price with the least amount of inconvenience based on current market conditions.

  • Prepare you for multiple offer situations and develop negotiation strategies specific to multiple offers.


GET YOU TO CLOSING AND SERVE AS YOUR TRUSTED REAL ESTATE RESOURCE



  • Recommend inspectors, lenders, attorneys, and other professionals as necessary.

  • Be an advocate and advisor during the closing process.

  • Review and discuss home inspection concerns.

  • Monitor and communicate required contract deadlines to ensure that you meet them.

  • Assist in coordinating communications between the listing agent, lender, attorneys, title company, appraiser and other professionals.

  • Accompany you on the walk-through prior to closing to ensure the property is in the same condition as when you entered into the contract. 

  • Remain a life-long trusted advisor regarding real estate questions, needs or concerns.


COUNT ON YOUR ACCREDITED BUYER'S REPRESENTATIVE (ABR) TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF BUYER-REPRESENTATION SERVICES. 

Earl Sanders Realty, Inc.
760 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-917-5197
Kelly Cordero
Branch Manager / Regional Manager
Mobile: 757-348-7053
Office: 757-689-8778
Email: kelly@cbmmortgage.com
www.cbmmortgage.com
NMLSR ID #282839
760 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 101
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Branch NMLS ID # 1743533
CBM Mortgage, Inc.– Company NMLS #282839 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
CBM Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender

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