Buying
Buying a home is the largest investment that most people will
ever make. Having a real estate professional on YOUR side is a very smart move. For more information regarding this, here are the Top 5 Benefits of Having a Buyer's Agent represent you in the purchase of your next home especially if it is a foreclosure or a short sale:
1. Full Representation- As a Buyers' Agent, I owe 100% of my dedication and loyalty to you, the home buyer. I do not have a reason or motivation to "sell" one house over another, and can thoroughly put YOUR interests above any sellers' wants or needs.
2. No Loyalty to Home Sellers or Listing Agents- Because of the 100% loyalty to you, my Buyer Client, I do not need to look out for the best interests of the Seller, whatsoever. My commitment is to get YOU - the Home Buyer, into the best home for the least amount of money and hassle possible. The Sellers' and the Listing Agents' wants and needs have nothing to do with the level of service provided by me as a Buyers' Agent to you, my Buyer Client.
If you were interested in a home, as an unrepresented buyer (no Buyer's Agent) that is listed by another agent, the only duty that the listing agent has is to not lie to you. That is it. They owe nothing else to you. They are not on your side. When you arm yourself with me, you will have someone working hard for YOU at every point in the home buying process.
3. Great Knowledge of the Market- I know "what is out there" better than anyone else. I spend much of my time looking at houses (both online and in person) and fully understand what is available and where all the good deals are. They are the ones setting appointments and viewing hundreds of homes every month. In many cases, I have already seen a home that you may be interested in, and can share with you many details before you even go inside!
4. Access to ALL Available Properties- I can show you ANY property that is available - regardless of the sign in the yard. I have access to every home that is for sale, the minute it becomes available, and have no loyalty to one listing agent or company over another. Also, in many cases I can effectively represent my buyer clients in the purchase of a home from an unrepresented seller (FSBO). I will leave no stone unturned when finding the perfect home for you, my Buyer Client. I can prepare a Comparative Market Analysis to know the value of a specific property compared to other properties in the area once you have found a property you like.
5. Effective Negotiating Skills and Contract Knowledge - I am an effective negotiator, as one main part of my job is to write solid offers that get you, my Buyer Client in the best possible situation. I negotiate and write contracts for a living and know all the tips and tricks to use and avoid when dealing with different listing agents and sellers. I thoroughly understands all the details of a Buy-Sell Contract, and am able to explain and walk through the entire contract, disclosures and any counter offers to you, my Buyer Client, in a way that actually makes sense. I will maintain the contract and all necessary dates, making sure that it all works out in YOUR BEST INTEREST.
6. I can help you find competent lenders, home inspectors, landscapers, attorneys, contractors and anyone else that you, a future homeowner, may need, once you find a home that you want to buy.
7. I can recommend inspections and any necessary disclosure that may be needed.
BONUS BENEFIT ... In most cases, representation by a professional Buyers' Agent will cost you nothing - It's FREE! The compensation that a Buyer's Agent receives is built into the selling costs paid by the Seller at the time of closing. Wow!
For buyers, we offer:
- An initial and ongoing consultation to fully understand your specific real estate needs and expectations in all that he does on your behalf.
- Free guidance and representation throughout the process. Quite often helping you get your offer accepted even before the first open house takes place.
- A buyer's program that will perform an automatic computer search of the entire marketplace each day to give you the inside-track on the perfect home (before other buyers), at the most competitive price.
- Education and guidance throughout the entire home buying or selling process, including timelines and other professionals' roles in the process (ie.g., attorneys, home inspectors, mortgage brokers) and the tasks that each is responsible for accomplishing on your behalf.
- Strong negotiation skills that get you the right solution, at the right price, with as least stress as possible.
- Support from showing to offer to acceptance to closing and beyond.
How I Help You Find Your New Home:
- Initial consultation to understand your needs, wants, goals and the buying process.
- Discuss trends, opportunities and pitfalls. Share my market knowledge.
- Provide electronic access to everything on the market in the Multiple Listing Service via daily emails with status updates.
- Representation for any and all properties, including for sale by owners
- Share my extensive network of professionals, including: lenders, attorneys, and home inspectors
- Schedule and accompany you to properties you'd like to view
- Provide open house schedules that you may want to visit (please notify open house agent that you have a buyer’s agent)
- Provide objective feedback for condition, repairs, resale & return investment
- Research permits, tax records, liens and sale history
- If you are looking at a condominium, research association’s history of condo fees/special assessments/ownership numbers (may need to put that in the offer) Provide an objective analysis of value based on sold properties similar to the property you are interested in.
- Discuss and write the offer to purchase with you.
- Negotiate the offer in your best interest.
- Coordinate and accompany you on the home inspection.
- Negotiate any issues that arise from home inspection.
- Coordinate and meet with you for the signing of the purchase and sale (P & S)
- Protect you by monitoring contingencies and deadlines.
- Coordinate and accompany you through the final walk through and prepare you for the closing.
- Call and check in to see if you have everything you need.
- Consult with you anytime on anything (neighborhood, community services, home improvements, re-financing, etc.)



