Our Promise - Buyer's Agent

 

Mission: Navigate clients through the process of buying and selling real estate, and advise beyond the transaction, to help clients build wealth and financial security.

Buyer’s Agent Promise:

As your agent we carry a fiduciary responsibility to act in your best interest during every transaction. We take that responsibility seriously as we help you through the process of finding and purchasing a home.

 

 Our services include a promise to:

·       Search for and send the latest, most up-to-date properties to you

·       Search for off-market properties that would otherwise not be seen

·       Preview properties on your behalf

·       Reserve showings at properties that you would like to see

·       Take you to see properties

·       Research properties of interest to obtain information that may be missing from the online listing and will assist you in making the most competitive offer to the seller

o   Why is the property being sold?

o   Have there been any offers on the property?

o   What is most important to the seller in receiving an offer (price, timing, contingencies, etc.)?

·       Supply you with the most relevant and current market research that enables you to make the best decisions on pricing and terms for your offer

·       Review the purchase and sale agreement to inform clients of the details and obligations contained in the offer

o   Contingencies

o   Earnest money

o   Home inspections and repairs

o   Negotiating with the seller’s agent

·       Prepare and submit a legally binding purchase and sale agreement to the seller(s)

o   Negotiate with the seller on price, closing costs, title expenses, and other important aspects of the agreement to get the very best price and terms available.

·       Negotiate counter offers and prepare all addendums, extensions, and other documents that may be needed during the transaction

·       Monitor all dates in the agreement from ‘Contract to Close’ to ensure you (and the seller) are in full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in purchase and sale agreement:

o   Earnest money date

o   Home inspection and resolution dates

o   Lender financing and appraisal dates

o   Contingency items

o   Closing date

·       Deliver documents and work with all parties in the transaction including the buyer, seller, attorney, and lender

·       Coordinate the home inspection

o   Review the inspection report (typically 60 pages)

o   Have all items identified in the inspection report quoted by professional contractors to understand the scope and cost of repairs if they are required

o   If applicable, prepare and submit the repair proposal to the seller asking for items to be fixed prior to closing or provide payment in lieu of repairs

o   Submit and negotiate the repair proposal

·       When under contract, you will receive a Contract to Close weekly communication that outlines all commitments and contingencies in the agreement and the progress made to date

·       Coordinate a final walk through of the home

·       Provide necessary utility information

·       Be present at the closing table to ensure everything is in order for you to take possession of your home