My Services Throughout The Buying Process
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Review and discuss homebuyer's decisions and preferences in regard to: |
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Housing requirements vs. desires
Preferred locations
Type of housing (apartment, townhouse, detached house, etc.)
Buying vs. renting
Timeframe until occupancy
Special concerns
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Sign Buyer-Broker agreement if desired |
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Normally the agent is bound to represent the seller, by law. This agreement changes this status so that the agent now fully represents you as the buyer.
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Discuss financial situation |
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Analyze the various benefits of different mortgages, calculate loan amounts applicable to you, determine monthly payment most suitable to your situation |
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Based on your desires, search the Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS) for houses that meet your specification |
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Select properties for closest fit to your needs |
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Guide you in visiting selected homes |
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Provide extensive information, constant support and professional suggestions in order to allow you to make an informed decision when choosing your new home |
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Use personal contacts to get leads on new listings |
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Discuss possibilities and determine fair price based on: |
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comparison to other similar homes
location, style and amenities
days on market
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Assist you in structuring the offer |
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Present offer consisting of: |
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price and financial terms
settlement date
move-in date
inspection (home and environmental)
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Assist in negotiations |
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Keep you well informed with all that must be accomplished during the time between the contract and settlement |
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Assist you in applying for a loan and monitor the processing of your application |
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Arrange apraisal by lending institution of your choice in order to ensure proper valuation |
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Assist with utility notification to confirm service upon occupancy |
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Arrange structural inspection, termite inspection, and any other additional inspections to ensure the property's condition |
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Constant feed-back as to standings in all areas |
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Accompany you on the pre-settlement inspection to affirm that the house is in the same shape as when it was purchased; usually takes place around a day before settlement |
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Accompany you at settlement when you sign loan papers and present check to cover settlement costs. |
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Provide advice until you are moved in |
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"You have been terrific and we greatly appreciate your assistance with a complex and difficult transaction”
~Peter G. Miller: Noted Real Estate Expert, Broker
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"You are by far the absolute best agent in the real estate business. We have gotten many calls since our move ... asking advice about their potential moves, and we give the same two words of advice to everyone. 'Call Barbara' "
~Keren and Ira Rabin
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