Buying Information

- Buyers Agent -

• * Educate the buyer in an initial “buyer orientation”
• * Advise client through the loan pre-qualification process
• * Find properties that fit the buyers needs & wants
• * Schedule preview appointments with agents and owners of homes for sale
• * Preview properties with the buyer
• * Analyze the value of each property previewed
• * Offer personal/professional opinions regarding client’s favorite properties
• * Research that property’s history, current value, and future potential
• * Help determine a strategic offer price
• * Coach the client on the negotiation process
• * Fill out purchase contracts, addenda and disclosure forms
• * Present offers and negotiate on behalf of the buyer
• * Present counter-offers to the buyer and advise
• * Handle earnest money according to state requirements
• * Process purchase contract
• * Order and review preliminary title report
• * Offer references to the buyer for inspections and home warranty
• * Work as a team with the seller’s agent, the lender and title company to ensure a smooth transaction
• * Review seller property condition disclosures and present to the buyer
• * Schedule and orchestrate the inspection
• * Negotiate repairs and other objections that may arise from inspections and disclosures
• * Assist buyer in working through other miscellaneous issues that may arise such as loan glitches or buying concerns
• * Protect buyer’s interests and earnest money in the event a cancellation of contract is desired
• * Ensure key deadlines are met, such as appraisal, loan denial, inspections, disclosures, settlement etc.
• * Review settlement statements for accuracy
• * Coordinate closing and possession
• * Handle any post-closing issues that may arise such as property misrepresentations, possession, and failure to fulfill on contract agreements
• * Close out transaction file
• …and when everyone else bails out at the last minute…, even help them move