B U Y E R ’ S P R E S E N TAT I O N
ABOUT ADAM POEHLMAN Adam has been a licensed real estate broker in Wisconsin since 2001. He has many accomplishments over the course of his years as an agent and a broker. In 2014, Adam was named the Ozaukee County Realtor® of the Year. He has been a National Sales Award Recipient and a member of Realty Executives 100 Club. Hi accredidations include Graduate Realtor® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Short sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), and Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN). Adam is also a member of the Epikos Christian Church which believes that “the process of discipleship happens best through relationships.” Adam holds this very close to his heart and believes in cultivating positive relationships that are spiritually uplifting and mutually beneficial.
BUYING EXPERIENCE HOW I REDEFINE YOUR BUYING EXPERIENCE When purchasing a home, you the buyer, can be faced with many different choices that affect the final decision. One of the toughest decisions to make is deciding on where you want your next home to be. You’ve heard the term “location, location, location” but there’s so much more to it than just that. The area not only embodies the amenities surrounding your home, but also determines the type of lifestyle you are going to live and whether or not that lifestyle fits you. It is always important to understand the things that are truly important to you and finding a home that meets your requirements. Homeowners want to find themselves in a community that fits their idea of lifestyle and culture. A consistent trend in any real estate market is finding the community where you and your family feel connected. Buying a home in a mature established community makes it doubly important to find the neighborhood that fits your lifestyle. I start by showing you community highlights, amenities, local events, parks, culture, and vibe before we introduce you to any potential properties. I will help you decide whether the community is a fit for you and your lifestyle. Preparation is a key factor that helps us succeed. I research preferred communities, understand the needs and motivations of sellers and provide you with comprehensive feedback to help you make an informed decision.
BUYING PROCESS 7 STEPS TO THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE! Buying a home can be an emotional, time-consuming and complex process. Even though this may not be your first go around, we always like to help our clients ensure all details are covered. Below are a few things that you can do to help make the process go as smooth as possible: STEP 1: Find a REALTOR® Well look no further you just found one! By choosing myself as your REALTOR® you just found someone who is experienced, punctual, efficient, fun and above all honest. I will give you full accessibility so you can reach us at anytime. You can call me 24/7 with any thoughts, questions or concerns. Ask about my one hour call back guarantee. “Remember: REALTOR® fees are paid through the transaction. There is no cost to use my services & expertise!” STEP 2: Get your credit checked by one of our trusted mortgage lenders: Have you checked your credit lately? Before you apply for a home loan, it’s a smart idea to obtain a copy of your credit rating. There can be errors or things that need to be addressed. It’s easier to address these problems before you find “your dream home,” than after when you are trying to close the deal. STEP 3: Get approved before you go house hunting: Getting an approval is easy and very beneficial to you. Most banks can hold your rate for 120 days. You may not be looking to buy right away so by doing this you are locking your rate in case rates go up. If rates go down you get the new rate so it’s a win-win situation! During the approval process the bank will verify your employment history and assets to ensure you’re a strong lending candidate.
BUYING PROCESS STEP 4: Discover The Community Narrowing down your search location can be one of the hardest parts in finding a home. Often people find a home in a location that they never thought was a possibility. That’s why it’s important to discuss your housing needs with us. Then we can help guide you to an area. We have taken the liberty of enclosing an MLS® Map to help you narrow down your search. STEP 5: Protect Yourself Our Team will provide you with a copy of the documents necessary to buy your new property. Read them ahead of time so that you’ll understand the questions that you will be asked, the things you need to know, and the decisions you will need to make. STEP 6: Have Reasonable Expectations Understanding and remembering the following two statements will help diffuse stresses that can arise during the negotiation, inspection stage and closing stage. “There is a lot of money at stake for all parties involved” When you go to purchase your home just remember the market value of the home is the price both buyer and seller are willing to agree to. “No house is “Perfect”, but we’ll find the perfect one for you!” STEP 7: Have Fun! This is a fun and exciting time in your life. We will make this process as easy and yes, even as fun as possible. The next few weeks will be filled with highs and lows and I am excited to experience them with you.
YOUR MILWA CREATING POSSIBILTIES
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THE RIGHT CHOICE YOUR LIFESTYLE. YOUR CHOICE.
A GUIDE ON HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION. Making the Right Choice It is very important to evaluate yourself and your situation to help ensure that buying a home is the right decision for you. I believe in full disclosure and the importance of planning. Some questions you should ask yourself are: • What reasons are prompting you to move and what is your preferred timeline? • Have you been through the pre-approval process and what amount have you been approved for? • When we find the right home for you, are you prepared to make an offer? Your Lifestyle Deciding on what type of home you want to live in is just as important as deciding on where you want to live. For some, location is everything. For others, the home is everything. I focus on a complete lifestyle and believe that no matter what means more to you, we can match you up with a great home in the perfect location or a great location with a perfect home. Proximity To... Another important decision during the buying process is proximity to important things such as schools, work, grocery stores, and amenities such as shopping centres, restaurants, parks and recreation centres. These things define your lifestyle choice and are not only convenient, but necessary. I believe lifestyle matters. Not only now but for the future. So I have come prepared and reviewed all options in order for you to make the right choice!
MOVING CHECKLIST IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is important that you use this checklist in order to be well-prepared when buying a home. The last thing you would want to happen is to move into a home without the necessities in life such as electricity, gas, water, or work/school related services such as Internet/phone, etc. Be sure everything is in order to keep things running smoothly during the buying process. If you need assistance, I am always here to lend a helping hand. It`s what I do! UTILITY PROVIDERS • Electricity Providers • Telephone Providers • Water & Sewage • Cable & Internet Providers • Gas Providers
BUSINESS ACCOUNTS • Banking Institutions • Cell Phone Providers • Department Stores • Financial Companies • Credit Card Companies
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS • CRA • Post Office • Schools • Provincial Licensing • Library
CLUBS & MISCELLANEOUS • Country Club • Health & Fitness Club • Recreation Club • Book Club • Other Club
INSURANCE COMPANIES • Auto Insurance • Health Insurance • Benefits Provider • Home Insurance • Life Insurance PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • Broker • Accountant • Doctor • Dentist • Lawyer
ONLINE CONNECT My innovative site connects sellers with buyers and gives you access to potential listings that fit your criteria before they are exposed to the masses. I use the Internet and all online tools to help find the home that best suits you. With more than 90% of buyers checking the web, getting online is the most effective and efficient way to find your next home. My web presence and online network will help speed up this process. Below shows that 99% of people search for a home using three main search engines. I make sure to connect to these sources in order to utilize every avenue, including our own, in order to find that ideal home for you.
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THE Q&A PROCESS COMMON QUESTIONS OUR CLIENTS ASK HOW WILL I KNOW ABOUT THE LATEST HOMES AVAILABLE? I will keep you posted with our fully functioning MLS optimized website that carries listings and projects throughout the area. It is optimized to target new homes, previously owned homes and current building projects that are not fully completed. This allows you to offer on future homes, available lots and connects you to our preferred builders. CAN YOU TARGET A SPECIFIC AREA TO HELP FIND THE HOME OF MY DREAMS? By optimizing your required community search, I can give you options for potential properties that lay within your preferred boundaries. I can also offer community insight with my community profiles so that you are fully aware of what lies in store for you. AS AN INVESTOR, CAN YOU FIND LAND FOR ME TO BUILD HOMES FOR SALE? Yes I can. I understand the time and effort it takes to find properties and vacant land that fit your criteria. I will provide my clients and potential clients everything they need.. IF MY OFFER IS ACCEPTED, WHAT’S NEXT? It’s time to prepare. Your next big move is coming and you need to be ready. I can help you make a list of what is most important to you in your new home and do what needs to be done in order to make your move seamless. Act as though you have already moved and get a feel for your new lifestyle in your new community. I can assist you with many of these details!
TESTIMONIALS TESTIMONIALS “Mr. Poehlman was recommended to me by my previous realtor and I could not have been more satisfied with the result. Throughout the home sale process, Mr. Poehlman exhibited high levels of professionalism and knowledge in his field of expertise. I highly recommend Adam Poehlman for anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”
-NICK
“After dealing with a real estate agent who was not focused on my property or enthusiastic about what it had to offer, I was lucky to connect with Adam who was eager and able to market my house to its best advantage. It was a pleasure to work with him and his associate, Barb Bednarski. He is straight forward, honest, and willing to offer solutions to any stumbling blocks along the way. I only wish I had signed with him initially. I know I would have seen a “Sold” sign much sooner!!!”
-ANONYMOUS
“Adam is a fantastic real estate agent. We had listed our home with a low commision agency the year prior. The agent gave us no advice on what price to list our home for, had horrible responsiveness, and posted blurry pixilated images with our MLS listing. Needless to say, our home did not sell that year. When we went to list again after the holidays we decided to list with Adam. Our experience was much better from the get go. He worked with a professional photographer who took amazing shots of our house and even rearranged some things which helped “stage” the house. His description of our home on the MLS listing was very well written. He advised us on a good list price. And thanks to his expertise, we had an offer within days of listing and an accepted offer within ten days. He helped us through the entire process and we are thankful for that. We would recommend Adam to anyone looking to sell or buy a home!”
-MORIAH
“Adam is very easy-going. We didn’t have a lot of time to devote to selling our property and were also looking for a home to buy pending the sale of our home. He was very patient with us in finding the right property and took the time to explain to us how the process worked when we were ready to write an offer. We felt comfortable working with Adam; whereas, some of the other realtors we ran into at open houses, etc., seemed to be manipulative and pushy which was not what we wanted. We weren’t being forced to move for any reason so we wanted the time and freedom to explore all of our options before we made such a big decision, and Adam gave us all of that. I have recommended him to family and friends, and I will continue to do so with confidence.”
-TERESA
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