So you've decided to buy a home.

Purchasing real estate is probably one of the most complex transactions you may ever have. It is recommended that you have a buyers representative working in the best interest for you. The best way to be certain that an agent is working in your best interests is by signing a buyer representation agreement.

What is a Buyer Representative?

A real estate buyer’s representative represents a buyer whom is purchasing a property in a real estate transaction. A buyers representative works for, and owes fiduciary responsibilities to, the buyer and has the buyer's best interest in mind throughout the entire real estate process. As your buyers representative I will:

Evaluate your specific needs and wants.

Find you homes that meet your specifications and desires.

Assist you in the mortgage pre-qualifying process and show you homes in your price range.

Accompany you on the showings, or preview the properties on behalf to insure that the identified specifications are met.

Research the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help you the buyer make an informed decision prior to making an offer to purchase the property.

Advise on structuring an appropriate offer to purchase the selected property.

Present the offer to the seller's agent and the seller on my client's behalf.

Assist in securing appropriate financing for the selected property.

Provide a list of potential qualified vendors (e.g. home inspectors, attorneys, carpenters, etc.) if these services are needed.

Most importantly, fully-represent you, the buyer, throughout the real estate transaction.

 

 

 
 
 
 

Why should you look for the Accredited Buyers Respresentative (ABR) designation in your realtor before looking for a home?

These three letters after a REALTORS name tell you that you will be working with a buyers representative who is committed to your best interests.

The ABR Designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council (REBAC) to those who have met the specific educational and experiential criteria needed to provide the high level quality service required by REBAC. There are only a limited number of agents that are have the ABR Designation.

Choose your agent wisely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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