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Your Next Step: PROFESSIONAL BUYER REPRESENTATION



I take the buying process as seriously as my buyers do, therefore I offer nothing but the highest quality of service to my clients. When you decide to purchase your home, make sure you hire someone whom you can trust and someone who wants to earn your business. Buying your home is one of the most important purchases you will make, so make sure you have the right agent who can provide you with the experience and the service you deserve.

When you understand current market conditions, you are better able to position yourself as a Seller. It helps to know if you are in a Seller's, Buyer's or Balanced market when setting your asking price. In a Buyer's market there is a lot more competition and Buyers have plenty of choices and room to negotiate, forcing you to be very competitive when setting your price.

Here are some of the steps I will take to find your perfect home:

Determine Your Wants and Needs
This is the single most important step. By asking you a series of questions I will establish what you are looking for. My goal is to not waste your time by looking at properties that are not
in your price range or homes that don't meet your needs. Throughout the buying process I will maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests.

Help You Get Pre-Qualified
This step will show you how much you can afford.  This is accomplished by speaking with your financial institution and establishing what monthly payments you will be comfortable with.

Home Shopping
I will use every available method to locate a property that matches your search parameters.  This will include properties listed with my office, offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties.  I will disclose all known facts about the property that are likely to affect your decision. When we find the home that meets your criteria, I will assist you in writing an offer and act as a liaison between you and the seller.


"To leave satisfied you must arrive prepared."


Consider this your home buyer’s toolkit. Open it up, take a look around, and if you like, start equipping yourself with the tools necessary to make your best purchase. In most businesses, knowledge equals power, and real estate is certainly no exception.

I hope you enjoy the free reports I’ve provided, and I hope you learn a little more about what it takes to make your important purchase a great one.

The real estate market in Mandeville is certainly volatile, and all of the information about buying a home can be overwhelming. I can help.

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I fight on behalf of my buyers.
I negotiate the absolute best price.
I protect you.
I simplify your transaction for you as much as possible.

I look forward to working with you.


 

My steps to representing the buyer- The Right Way!

The buyer’s agent is responsible for crafting, presenting, writing a proper contract for, and prompting acceptance of a good offer.

  1. My first step is to guide you toward a competitive offer once the home has been selected.  I will perform at least a quick competitive market analysis, or CMA, to determine the value of the property.  Among the factors that I will weigh is the home’s current value based on the value of comparable properties, regional housing inventory levels, and the competitive nature of the current marketplace. My findings will help you arrive at a reasonable price decision and help make a competitive offer.

  2. Once we have arrived at a competitive price to offer, my primary job as your representative is to properly prepare the contract I will present on your behalf to the sellers. My goal is to protect you by writing terms and conditions that convey your intentions and your goals.

  3. For most people, a home purchase represents the largest investment they make, the biggest purchase in their lives, the greatest and longest-lasting debt they assume. The purchase agreement I write will protect you by addressing every issue – the price being offered, the items to be included in the purchase price, the amount to be deposited, the closing date, the date the offer becomes null and void, and any condition that accompanies the offer, including contingencies based on the outcome of inspections, approval of financing, acceptance of insurance costs and personal property transferring with the sale or other issues.

  4. When we are ready to present to the sellers, I will present the offer for you as the best in the marketplace. Presenting the offer favorably to the seller can mean the difference between us or other bidders buying the house. I will assume a position of strength by presenting your financial capacity, superior commitment, motivation, and even try to make a human connection (if you would care for me to do so). I will always attempt to swing the negotiation in favor of you. For some sellers, a human connection is the tipping point in choosing one set of buyers over others. For example, an offer from a family the sellers imagine will re-create their cherished memories in the home may trump another offer that is absent the human connection, even if the offer results in equal or even slightly less money.




FIVE TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ME TO REPRESENT YOU

  1. EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA.  As a Northshore resident for the past 25 years I can lend the type of information that you need to know in making a decision. Ultimately, of course, it's your choice (the customer is always right) but would'nt be nice to know traffic patterns, what areas yield the best resale values, what areas are considered the "HOT" areas for buying homes, what neighborhoods have the highest turnover, etc.  I will be happty to provide statistical data, using MLS records, to show obvious "patterns" of other buying activity.
  2. I will provide and interpret for you the extensive and comprehensive SOLD DATA in the areas you are searching to make certain that you initially offer no more than you have to for your new home.  It takes a real expert to "sort through the numbers" -- real estate agents are NOT all the same.
  3. I will provide you with some "valuable extras" to insert into the purchase agreement from years of knowing where seller's are apt to YIELD to buyers.
  4. My PERSONAL GUARANTEE that if you feel that you are not getting the BEST REPRESENTATION you deserve tell me GOODBYE and, of course, you owe nothing.  I will even suggest other agents that may be able to assist you if you wish.
  5. 25 years of business experience and negotiating savvy to make certain you GET THE BEST DEAL POSSIBLE.

Call or email TODAY so that we can get our "partnership" started and get you in your new home AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!


Home Buyer Reports

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Ensure A Smooth Home Purchase
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Avoid the Most Common Buying Errors
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