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Accredited Buyer Representation
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Buying a home is no small matter. Besides being the largest financial transaction you may ever undertake, it’s probably also the most complex. There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional—especially a trained buyer specialist. Portfolio Fine Homes is the local real estate services provider that offers unrivaled access to qualified people and distinctive properties in the Denver metro area. As one of the most recognized and respected Realtor® teams in Denver, Portfolio Fine Homes serves a distinguished clientele with unsurpassed discretion, market knowledge, personal service, and com-
mitment to building enduring relationships. WE KNOW DENVER and the SUBURBS! Our brokers have in-depth, historical and on-going knowledge of the communities and neighborhoods in the Denver metro area. We know how neighborhoods have grown and changed over the years, including sales history, zoning changes, homeowners’ covenants, etc. WE KNOW THE SCHOOLS, THE RESTAURANTS, THE GALLERIES, THE BEST HIKING TRAILS …“we know all the best places”. We are educated and prepared to help you find your haven.
Professional
BUYER
R E P R E S E N TAT I O N
How often do you purchase real estate? Once, twice, three times in your lifetime? So you can hardly be expected to know all the ins and outs of such a major transaction complicated by so many details. In most transactions, sellers are represented by a listing agent who minds these details and their client’s best interests. As a buyer, don’t you also want complete and fair representation in your real estate transaction? Real estate buyer’s representatives are responsible for protecting the best interests of their clients—buyers like you—and can guide you through every step of the process. So the first step, and perhaps the most important, is finding your buyer’s representative.
What is a Buyer’s Representative? Defined most simply, a buyer’s representative (or buyer’s agent) is an advocate for the buyer—not the seller—in a real estate transaction. In Colorado the buyer’s agent owes full fiduciary (legal) duties, including loyalty and confidentiality, to their buyer-clients and keep their best interests in mind through the entire transaction. In Colorado, consumer protection legislation has been enacted that defines the assumed relationship between a buyer and a real estate agent as that of a transaction broker. To ensure that you are working with a buyer’s agent, the two of you must sign a written buyer representation agreement that defines your buyer’s representative’s responsibilities and obligations, and yours also.
Why Should I Use a Buyer’s Representative?
The two most important reasons to use a buyer’s representative are protection and efficiency. Most likely, the seller of whatever property you buy will be represented by a listing agent who can provide expertise throughout the transaction. Don’t you want the same kind of service as a buyer? A buyer’s representative can provide you with the expertise you need through the entire transaction. According to NAR research, buyers who work with a buyer’s representative also find their homes quicker, while viewing more properties in their search, than buyers who do not engage a buyer’s representative.
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We are so happy in our new home that Faun helped us find, we feel as if she is an angel from heaven. We were lucky enough to find Portfolio Fine Homes through one of their listings we found from California on the internet. We were very much interested in that home & even made an offer, but it was in a short sale situation, & if we had bought it, we would have had to live in an apartment in Denver to make it habitable.
Testimonial Faun said she would not let us have to live in an apartment, & she followed through with her intentions though we thought that that house was “the only one”. Faun showed us many houses on our first trip to Denver in late September which met our stated requirements. We came here again when it looked as if the other house wouldn’t work out. She rushed us over to see a home which had just come on the market at a greatly reduced price. We fell in love with the home, & Faun guided us through our offer the same day, with the knowledge that the listing agent said there was another offer. WE GOT THE HOME! We just moved into the home last week & couldn’t be happier. We know it couldn’t have happened without Faun’s expert and caring assistance. Bennett & Joan October 2009 Denver Country Club
Global Reach L O C A L
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Portfolio Fine Homes takes great pride in using considerable experience, resources, and global connections to artfully unite extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives. We provide exceptional service for those looking for a home and astute valuation for many of Denver’s finest and most luxurious homes. We understand that where you live shapes your life and is a reflection of your values and aspirations.
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n Define what you want and need in a home n Get a clear picture of the entire process, before we begin, so you know what to expect n Learn about important neighborhood resources and market information n Find the home that best meets your wants and needs n Develop a winning negotiation strategy, then formulate and present your offer n Recommend competent professionals and/or work with the ones you have selected for every aspect of the transaction n Ensure contract compliance and progress and handle many of the details on your behalf n Be a resource you can count on before, during and after closing n Explain everything to you so you understand it n Keep track of all the details throughout the entire transaction —to closing and beyond
Testimonial “After years of saving, months of looking, and days of debating, we finally bought a house. And we love it. We had the best real estate agents in Colorado, Faun & William Hauptman of Portfolio Fine Homes who went above and beyond the call of duty in aiding us in selecting our home and negotiating the best price we could afford. We recommend them 110%. We visited 50+ homes in the Denver metro area over an 8 month-period (via hundreds of listings), and Faun & William made searching for our new home not just a fun-filled-jacked-up-on-espresso-totally-gonna-love-it-experience, but a buying experience with 100% no remorse. And if there is a single purchase when buyer’s remorse isn’t your cuppa joe, it when you buy a home. Our home-buying experience could have been filled with stress, anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty. However, Faun & William made certain they Courtesy of www.Kern-Photo.com
fun-filled-jacked-up-on-espresso-totally-gonna-love-it-experience wouldn’t let us buy a home unless they knew it was best for us, considering both the short-term lifestyle advantages (R. J. wanted to walk to a coffee shop and Nicole wanted a cute Tudor-style) and long-term financial benefits (we want to sell in perhaps 10 years and be happy with the profit). We closed and moved in about 2 months ago and have enjoyed the entire experience.� R.J., Nicole & Dash, August 2009 The Highlands
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P O RT F O L I O F I N E H O M E S When you work with an ABR®-designated real estate professional, your interests as a buyer become our interests. That’s our business: working with buyer-clients like you to help make the home-buying experience go as smoothly as possible. When looking to buy a new home, first look for a Portfolio Accredited Buyer’s Representative. We have taken special training that focuses on you, the homebuyer, to help guide you successfully through what could be the most complicated transaction in your life. The ABR® designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), and is the only designation of its type recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Established in 1988 and now numbering more than 50,000 members, REBAC is the world’s largest organization of real estate professionals specializing in buyer representation.
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About Faun Faun G. Hauptman
MBA, ABR, CLHMS (Million Dollar Guild), CRS, e-PRO, MCP
DENVER NATIVE. Master of Business Administration: University of Denver, Finance Emphasis. Undergraduate Degree: University of Southern California, Public Relations. Graduate of Cherry Creek High School. Former mortgage broker, Corporate Communications Director, Investor Relations Professional & small business owner. Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS Million Dollar Guild member), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), e-PRO (Certified Internet Professional), MetroList Certified Professional (MCP). Jefferson County Association of Realtors速, Denver Board of Realtors速, Colorado Association of Realtors速, National Association of Realtors速.
Getting Started
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One of the best ways to make the homebuying process flow easier is to become better-acquainted with your options and clearly define your goals. Understanding the reasons you want to buy—and what you want to accomplish in your move—will go a long way towards shaping your plans and improving your results. Perhaps the most important first step involves deciding how you will approach your home search. Who will you work with throughout this process—and how will you work with them? Let us consult with you to ensure that you have the right team on your side as you navigate the ever-increasingly complex world of real estate. From loans to appraisals to inspection matters and beyond, we have the right knowledge and tools to not only help make the process easy and fun, but also to ensure that your interests are protected. After all, an investment in a new home is a lasting commitment that should provide years of pleasure and financial benefits.
Testimonial
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“We were relocated from the East Coast and were lucky to find Portfolio Fine Homes on our first visit. They not only introduced us to Denver, but educated us on the neighborhoods, and found a home we love in the Cherry Creek School District for a price that was unbelievable, thanks to some great negotiations. Faun’s team stuck with us for over ten months and worked very hard to make sure we found the right home. Faun is tenacious and someone you want on your side in a real estate transaction. Faun & William have become great friends and they have our highest recommendation” Dan, Deb, Toni & Jack, March 2009
“We were referred to Portfolio Fine Homes to help us relocate to Colorado. We started working with Faun before we got to Denver. She introduced us to neighborhoods and builders, as well as recreation and transportation options. Communicating with them about specific properties, even before we arrived, was easy through their web-search tool. As e-PROS, they really know how to take advantage of technology. Faun instinctively knew the home we were going to buy the minute we walked in, however, she was patient and let us realize it in our own time. And when it came time to negotiate and navigate through the contract, Faun was a real pro. Parke & Deb, March 2009
Po r t fo l i o F i n e H o m e s . c o m 303. 917. 8000 Faun@Por tfolioFineHomes.com William@Por tfolioFineHomes.com
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