BUYER AGENT SERVICES
Not every agent is created equal. So when searching for a home in a competitive housing market, you deserve every advantage you can get. The right buyer's agent to professionally represent you and negotiate on your behalf is a huge advantage, and as my client you have my duty and commitment to act only in your best interests.
While I will serve many roles as your agent, these are the specific services I provide during your home search:
01 | THE PREPERATION
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Meet with you one-on-one to discuss your real estate goals and needs.
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Carefully listen to your needs and wants to learn your home preferences.
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Understand your funding plan and budget; make lender referrals, if needed.
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Ensure that you have lender pre-approval and/or proof of funds.
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Connect with your lender directly to learn your best possible offer terms.
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Put our agreement to work together into writing as your representative.
02 | THE SEARCH
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Explore, research and view homes in your target areas and budget.
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Provide automated home search emails that match your criteria.
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Set up automated local market reports to track latest trends.
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Present homes to you that may be a potential match.
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Look up and obtain from agents information on specific homes of interest.
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Schedule and conduct private tours to view homes.
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Schedule regular availability to communicate and answer questions.
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Conduct a market analysis of comparable homes when you are ready to offer.
03 | THE OFFER
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Contact listing agent of target property to inquire about preferences of seller.
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Evaluate the strength of your offer position and make any recommendations.
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Advise you on how and what to offer to result in accepted contract.
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Discuss aspects of offer and answer questions on items and terms.
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Prepare offer contract based on discussed plan and strategies.
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Help you prepare/obtain lender pre-approval and/or proof of funds.
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Help you write an introduction letter to sellers, if desired.
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Professionally prepare offer packet, including cover letter, to compel to seller.
04 | THE NEGOTIATION
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Connect with listing agent and offer to answer any questions on offer.
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Use market trends and dynamics to advocate with listing side.
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Inform you of seller's response and advise on any next steps.
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Negotiate any seller counter-offer or disagreement on terms.
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Review and execute purchase offer contract and signatures.
05 | THE INVESTIGATION
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Manage process of obtaining all required seller documentation per terms of contract.
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Review and answer questions on mandatory reports like title and natural hazards.
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Help advise you on which inspections are necessary and recommended.
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Make recommendations on inspection companies to work with.
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Schedule and manage on-site inspections between all parties.
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Review and assist in reviewing inspection reports and recommended response.
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Help advise and guide you through signing documents and seller disclosures.
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Advise on and prepare what requests for repairs should be made to sellers.
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Negotiate with listing side on legitimacy of repairs toward successful outcome.
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Schedule and manage all parties through repair process, if necessary.
06 | THE CLOSING
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Managing and monitoring the closing process and all parties involved.
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Actively track the flow of information between parties and problem-solve issues.
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Keep you informed and stand by to provide any advice or support.
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Thorough review of all transaction documents by BHHS to protect your interests.
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My team will provide digital or hard copies of all transaction documentation.
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Post-closing support such as vendor referrals or unexpected questions.