The Davenport Group Presents Your:
WELCOME!
We realize that you have a choice when hiring an agent to help you sell your home and we truly appreciate the opportunity to present The Davenport Group's proven approach and the results we’ve achieved for our clients. Included in the following pages is an overview of the services and marketing that we offer when we work together to sell your home.
Please take a moment to go through this package and, as always, let us know if you have any questions at all! Regardless of the price of your home when you hire us for all of your realty needs, both you - and your homewill be prepared for a successful sale.
Warm Regards,
The Davenport Group
OUR MISSION:
We are a team of extraordinary people with the deep fundamental belief that the phenomenal service we give our clients will always be the foundation that our growth is built upon. We will never succeed without the consistent satisfaction of our clients. We can & we will!
OUR PROMISE TO YOU:
Our promise is to deliver the best service imaginable for every single one of our clients We promise to focus on your individual needs in order to ensure the best possible outcome. We will be proactive in anticipating potential challenges and minimizing any surprises The Davenport Group is focused on making this a five star experience that exceeds all expectations.
OPEN HEARTS, OPEN DOORS
Here at The Davenport Group we are passionate about giving back to the community, especially those less fortunate, which is why we created “Open Hearts, Open Doors”
The Davenport Group has the trust, honor and privilege of helping clients, like you, purchase their homes We should never take for granted the amazing feeling of having a home, having a warm and safe space, where we can be ourselves with the ones we love, where we laugh until we cry (and maybe pee a little). A place where we get to cook huge meals; then overeat and pass out on the couch, or where we order delivery because we just can’t look at the stove right now. A home where we make memories that will last our entire lives and we tell stories about things that happened between four walls and a roof Four walls and a roof such a simple thing that we all too often take for granted.
There are too many amazing human beings that share this Earth with us that would never take a home for granted, because they do not have one. They do not have such a simple thing as four walls and a roof. They do not have a place of their own where they can be safe or warm A place where they can lay down at night with the comfort of a soft bed and a warm blanket. They fight the cold, the rain, the shame, and the h th t ith t h i h d A d f th t d
P R O V E N H I S T O R Y
#1 overall producing agent at Keller Williams
Realty Partners
Top 10 producing agent in the entire Southeast region
#5 Top Luxury Agent in the Southeast region
Circle of Excellence Lifetime Member
Designated Millionaire Real Estate Agent Status
Shooting Star Designation
Centurion, Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Awards
Over 1,800 families helped T H E D A V E N P O R T G R O U P ' S
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E N D O R S E D L O C A L
P R O V I D E R S
Endorsed local providers outperform other agents in the three most important factors of the home-buying process:
230% 140% 300% at finding and closing homes customer satisfaction home closings FASTER HIGHER MORE
W H Y T H E D A V E N P O R T
G R O U P ?
Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best service possible. That is why our team is made up of a variety of experts and specialists to help you every step of the way.
Dedicated buyer specialists
Buying/Showing Assistants
Operations Manager
Transaction Coordinator
Backup Buyer Specialists
Preferred Mortgage Specialists
Home inspectors on call
Attorney on call
A real estate team unites clients, agents, administrative staff and automated systems together to provide a vast array of services rapidly and with great attention to detail. A tight-knit, experienced team can provide you with high-quality, beneficial services that can bring real value to a transaction. W H Y H I R E A T E A M
M E E T Y O U R S U C C E S S
T
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Rachelis the Team Leader of The Davenport Group at Keller Williams Realty Partners and our lead Realtor She is a native Georgian and has personally been a Real Estate Agent for over 16 years, during which time she closed over 2,000 Real Estate transactions representing both Buyers & Sellers! Because of her experience she has a very thorough knowledge of today’s market & current values which she has passed on to all of her team She has built a reputation of professionalism, integrity and placing her clients needs above all else. This reputation resonates through the entire Davenport Group.
Gina, with experience in teaching and owning a custom apparel business, seamlessly transitions into her role as Office Manager at The Davenport Group. With firsthand real estate experience from buying and selling six houses, she offers invaluable insights and a hands-on approach to assisting clients and ensuring smooth office operations
attention to detail ensures the team's ongoing success at The Davenport Group
Richelle, our remarkable Listing Manager, leverages 9 years in Customer Care industry prior to joining our team.She works closely with Rachel, managing tasks from document preparation to MLS listings management She prioritizes client satisfaction by tailoring services to their needs, ensuring smooth transactions.
Daisy is our vibrant Buyers Manager, brings over 5 years of customer service experience to ensure top-tier service for our clients Collaborating closely with agents, handles buyer inquiries nships, and conducts tailored Daisy's meticulous approach r finds their ideal home, properties aligned with their
Miah, our adept Transaction Manager, excels in handling client inquiries and guiding transactions from contract to closing She ensures smooth operations by managing contracts and agent referrals with precision and efficiency, leaving no room for errors or delays
Jane, TDG's Marketing Manager, excels in aligning company values with marketing strategies. With a Bachelor's in Business Administration, she manages social media, email marketing, and administrative tasks Jane ensures effective communication across media channels for seamless buying and selling processes
IT'S ALL ABOUT
Y O U !
Personalized consultation to provide a tailored experience
Full-time passionate Real Estate Specialists dedicated to you
Personal concierge department at your fingertips
Personalized and detailed property information
L l t ith ti d k l d
FINDING YOU THE
PERFECT HOME
Most agents only get you access to homes actively listed on the MLS. That means you're missing out! However, here at The Davenport Group, we also expand our search to the "Hidden Market." We have a dedicated team calling every day to find our clients their perfect home.
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TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The Davenport Group prides itself on its comprehensive website that hosts a wealth of information about the team, available properties, and information about selling a property among other useful resources. Visit us DavenportGroupGA.com for more information.
CLOSING ATTORNEY TO
10 MORTGAGE COMMANDMENTS
So you have decided that you want to buy or refinance a home. You wonder if your finances are ready. Here are 10 Mortgage Commandments that you need to follow when applying for a mortgage.
you plan to live in it
your loan closes
THE HOME BUYING PATH
FIND A HOME
MAKE AN OFFER
HOUSE HUNTING
DO NOT DO
Check your email daily for property alerts and let us know if you would like us to make an appointment to view a home
Check out subdivisions or areas of town that you are considering to become more familiar with the flow of traffic during different times of the day. Use this time to check out school ratings at Greatschools org
Take a drive by the outside of homes to see the curb appeal and to check out the location and neighborhood
Send us info of any other homes you may be interested in so we can provide the most up-to-date info for you
Knock on anyone ' s door and ask to see the inside of their home. This includes FSBO's because you will need to be represented for any home you purchase. Remember; the seller pays our commission, even with FSBO's
Contact another agent. We will show you all homes currently for sale, even if it is listed by another agent. This includes new construction homes! Remember, the agent only has the builder's best interest in mind, not yours
Make any large purchases or open any new accounts. This may negatively impact your ability to secure financing for your new home
Look at new construction homes without giving the onsite agent our contact info
MAKING AN OFFER
Once you have found the property you want, we will write a purchase agreement. While much of the agreement is standard, there are a few areas that we can negotiate:
The Price
In our current market, the list price is often the starting price and you may need to be prepared to go above the listing price. What you offer on a property depends on a very large number of factors, including its condition, length of time on the market, buyer activity, and the urgency of the seller While some buyers want to make a low offer just to see if the seller accepts, this often isn't a smart choice, because the seller may be insulted and decide not to negotiate at all.
Due Diligence
In this market, we are seeing many buyers waive their Due Diligence, this is not something we would suggest you do unless you've had the home inspected. The Due Diligence is the time frame in which you want to have all of the home inspections conducted. Average range is 3-5 days allowing you time for home inspectors, pest/termite inspections, radon inspections, etc. This is also the perfect time for you to research the area, neighborhood, school list, sex offender list and crime rates
The Move-in Date
If you can be flexible on the possession date, the seller will be more apt to choose your offer over others. Many sellers like to have a few days after closing to be able to relocate.
Closing Costs
Beyond the cost of the home and the cost inspections, there are other fees associated with obtaining a loan, having the attorney close the transaction and the title company that will insure the loan and insure you as an owner. These fees are called "Closing Costs" The Buyer will pay all the costs associated with obtaining the home other than the fee the seller has agreed to pay the Real Estate agent (s). In an effort to reduce "out of pocket" expenses or reduce the amount of cash you will need to bring to the table, we can ask for the Seller to cover a certain amount of those fees, however in this market it may be difficult to request this and you would most likely need to add anything you are asking the seller to pay into your offer amount.
MAKING AN OFFER
Once you have found the property you want, we will write a purchase agreement. While much of the agreement is standard, there are a few areas that we can negotiate:
Special Stipulations
Additional items of the contract for negotiation are known as special stipulations. This would include home warranties, clearance of HVAC systems, transferring of any existing termite bonds, pieces of existing furniture, etc Sellers take these items into consideration and calculate them into their net amount. We will be keeping this in mind when preparing an offer because in the current market seller's are not finding any special requests appealing.
Typically, you will not be present at the offer presentation - we will present it to the listing agent and/or seller The seller will then do one of the following:
• Accept the offer
• Reject the offer
• Counter the offer with changes
By far the most common is the counter offer In these cases, our experience and negotiating skills become powerful in representing your best interests When a counter offer is presented, it may be sent to us on a contract or it may be sent to us by email or even verbally. Any manner in which we receive the seller's counter does not mean it is not a viable counter, it just means that if we counter verbally we MUST have a fully signed and bound contract before you are under contract. A seller has the right to accept another offer, even if we have agreed to terms verbally, up to the point of a fully bound contract
We will work together to review each specific area of the counter, making sure that we move forward with your goals in mind and ensuring that we negotiate the best possible price and terms on your behalf.
BINDING
We have come to terms and now you are officially under contract to purchase the property! Now what?
Earnest Money :
This is an area where you can stand out as a buyer. You will want to show the seller how serious you are and will want to make your Earnest Money deposit reflect how dedicated you are to purchasing the home Our agent will be able to guide you in what will make your offer stand out Earnest money will be due just a few days from when we go binding and should always be paid in the form of a check from the account of the purchaser on the loan. Be sure to reference your contract for the deadline. You will need to take a photo of the check for your records and then send the check to the holder. In a typical market, we usually see 1% of the purchase price is offered as earnest money
Inspections:
If the terms of the contract allow you a period to inspect the property, then you will want to move forward quickly and schedule all the inspections you wish to have done within the first 24 hours of going under contact. That way if issues are found we have time to negotiate repairs before your due diligence period expires and you are forced to purchase "as is". Some of the common inspections buyers choose to have done are radon, home inspections, surveys, termite, foundation, HVAC, septic and well You, as the buyer, are responsible for your own due diligence and must determine which additional inspections, if any, are needed.
Negotiating Repairs:
You've hired the inspector with the intention of learning more about the condition of the home. In the event they should find any item that needs to be further addressed, you do have a few options Depending on the item, whether it be large or small, you may need to do further investigation with a licensed professional in that field such as roof, plumbing, electrical, etc In most cases the inspection report, which is provided to us typically within a 24-hour period, is enough to be able to draft an amendment to address property concerns. We use this amendment to either request that the seller make repairs or we ask them to provide money instead of repairs
POTENTIAL ASSOCIATED COSTS
PriortoClosing
Appraisal: $450-$550
Home Inspection: $350-$600
Termite Inspection: $35-$50*
HVAC Inspection: $125-$250*
Radon Inspection: $150-$250
Survey: $1,200+*
Septic Inspection: $450-$650*
Well Inspection: $150*
Roof Inspection: $250*
Foundation Inspection: $400*
AtClosing
Pro-rated property taxes*
Title search & title insurance*
Lenders closing costs*
GA transfer tax*
Downpayment
Representation fees not included in the purchase price
Recording & Admin fees*
Lenders escrow deposits*
*You may be able to negotiate for the seller to pay some of these costs
THE APPRAISAL
The dollar amount the bank will lend you is based on the appraised value of the house rather than the agreed upon purchase price between the buyer and the seller The house you are buying may come in at a higher or lower value depending on its comparable age, square footage, physical attributes, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Since today’s buyers and sellers are savvier and more informed about a home’s “going price,” houses are much less likely to fall below their appraisal price than in years past. However, fair market values can shift, potentially adjusting your appraisal by thousands. If this happens to you, consider the following options :
Renegotiate the Deal with the Seller
You can ask the seller to drop the purchase price to the appraised value. The seller may be willing to do this if the property was on the market for several months If they do not lower the price, the seller risks losing you as a buyer They will have to incur the trouble of putting their property back on the market again and it make take some time for them to receive another offer. Additionally, the next buyer may incur the same problem with the appraisal. Unless the home is in a highly desirable and competitive area, youwill have the advantage in negotiations with the seller.
Make Up the Difference
If you have the financial means, you can make up the difference between the purchase price and the appraised value by putting extra cash down. If there were multiple offers on the house, another buyer may be willing to pay above the appraisal value, so the seller may be less likely to negotiate with you If this is the house of your dreams and will be your “forever” home, you may want to pursue this option.
THE APPRAISAL
Split the Difference
The seller and buyer can split the difference The seller can reduce the purchase price by a certain amount and the buyer make up the difference by bringing cash to the table. If the seller has shown good faith in the transaction, for instance, by being fair and reasonable in responding to repairs requested as a result of the home inspection, you may want to go this route In my experience, this is the most common solution when there is a difference between the purchase price and appraisal value.
Request a Second Appraisal
Either the buyer or seller can request a second appraisal If the sellers were surprised by the home’s lower-than expected appraisal value, they may opt to pay for the second appraisal, which will still be ordered by the buyer’s lender. If there were attributes of the home that were overlooked or if recent comps in the immediate area were not included in the original appraisal, this should be pointed out to the second appraiser. The second appraisal could come in higher if the first appraiser was inexperienced or was out of the area.
Cancel the Transaction
Most purchase agreements that contain financing include loan and appraisal contingencies. If the appraisal comes in low and all else fails, a buyer can cancel the transaction and request to receive back their earnest money deposit. However, buyers should be aware of contingency deadlines For instance, a 10day appraisal deadline means that the appraisal must be performed within 10 days after the contract ratification date. If the deadline is missed, then the contingency is no longer in effect
A LOOK BACK & AHEAD
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0 2 3 A T A
98 Buyers Helped
106 Sellers helped
Over 45 multiple offers won
Over 25 homes sold with our 72 hour sold program
13 local charities helped
Over 500 doors knocked
Leading the Industry WHY KELLER WILLIAMS
When you work with me, you work with a trained agent that has the backing of the world's largest real estate company, consisting of 180,000+ associates around the globe. That puts your listing within the largest real estate network with the furthest reach.
And, by choosing to partner with me and the Keller Williams family, you gain access to a suite of technology that keeps you informed and engaged in what's happening in your neighborhood.
Keller Williams was built on a simple-yetrevolutionary principle: people are what matter most. To help cement this understanding, we ' ve formalized a belief system that guides how we treat each other and how we do business.
WIN-WIN or no deal INTEGRITY do the right thing CUSTOMERS always come first COMMITMENT in all things COMMUNICATION seek first to understand CREATIVITY ideas before results TEAMWORK together everyone achieves more TRUST starts with honesty EQUITY opportunities for all SUCCESS results through people
