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An Important Decision: While it is
possible to find and buy a home without an agent, this is one of the largest purchases
and most important decisions you will ever make. A home may account for a third of
your monthly spending and a large part of your assets. The home purchase transaction
will require making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues
and completing a lot of paperwork. So it is not only comforting but extremely efficient
to have an expert help you cut through all the red tape.
Buyers & Buyer's Agents:
Buyers' agents specialize in helping buyers! Buyers' agents listen to what
you want and then help you find your ideal home. I can notify you the instant that a
home, meeting your requirements, comes on the market and I will make the appointment
to get you in at the soonest possible moment. No more leaving voice-mails for agents who
don't bother to call you back. No more waiting for a Sunday Open House to see a home.
No more calling on a newspaper ad only to discover that someone already put in an offer.
Buyer's Agents are FREE! Real estate agents don't get paid
until you successfully buy your home. Agents often have a wide network of
resources they can share with you, helping you select inspectors and recommending
service providers such as lenders, insurance agents, landscapers and contractors.
Besides, in California, the seller pays the agents, so why wouldn't you
want someone working for you? |
Knowledge is Gold: Often I know about properties that are not yet
on the market. Because real estate is all I do (sometimes 24/7!), I'm the
first to know of price reductions and other important news.
Your Own Personal Expert: Think of a buyers' agent as your expert
advocate. I will share my experience, represent your best interests during negotiations
with sellers, and help you understand all the decisions you need to make. I will
work tirelessly for you, and my goal is to make your transaction go as smoothly
as possible.
How to select the right agent:
- Look for a full-time agent who has experience completing transactions similar to yours.
- Interview a few agents: Are they familiar with the neighborhood you want to live in?
- Find an agent who is tech-savvy: today's transactions move at internet speed.
- Ask about their credentials and education: A good agent will continually strive to improve and gain knowledge of the latest real estate trends. Only agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors can call themselves a REALTOR®.
- Does the agent return your calls promptly? Time is money when attempting to buy a home.
- Ask for a list of homes they've sold or a list of references.
- Finally, a good agent will spend more time listening to you and asking you questions about what you want, rather than talking about themselves. Pick an agent with whom you feel comfortable.
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