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.