Buying a home is likely one of the largest financial and lifestyle decisions you will make. A trusted advisor with local expertise, proprietary knowledge and industry connections is essential. When you choose a Buyer’s agent, they are working for you, with your best interests in mind. Not only will they assist in helping you find the right home, but they will guide you through the entire purchasing process.
A Buyer’s agent works for you throughout every step of the home buying process. A Seller’s agent works for the seller.
SERVICES PROVIDED SELLER’S AGENT BUYER’S AGENT
Facilitate Showings
Guide Purchasing Process
Streamline Closing
Disclose Known Material Defects
Assist With Mortgage Pre-Approval
Keep Your Financial Situation Confidential
Show Properties, Both On and Off Market
Disclose Adverse Factors Relating To Homes Viewed
Provide Neighborhood/Town Data
Perform Municipal Due Diligence
Relay Information To Enhance Your Buying Position
Provide Comparable Listings And Sales
Prepare Competitive Offer, Including Contingency Management
Negotiate The Best Price and Terms On Your Behalf
Facilitate All Inspections, Structural and Environmental
Advocate And Renegotiate When Necessary
Provide Comparable Data To Appraiser
Accompany And Advise During Final Walkthrough
Provide Trusted Resources Like Movers, Contractors, and Utilities
Each home buying journey is unique. The following is a list of some of the items that may be part of the home purchase process.
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Select a sales associate to act as your buyer’s agent. They will walk you through the buying process and assist with the required documents.
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After setting a budget, your buyer's agent will present available properties, market trends, and introduce you to the community.
Once a property has been selected, your agent will review a Comparative Market Analysis and strategize ways to make your offer more competitive.
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Your mortgage lender will assess your income and credit history to ascertain the loan amount for which you qualify.
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A Real Estate attorney is important to assist in your closing. A buyer’s agent can provide you with a list of local, knowledgeable attorneys.
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INSPECTION
Conduct thorough inspections of the home with a professional and negotiate any necessary repairs prior to closing.
Your mortgage lender will work with you to carefully examine all final loan documentation.
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The Buyer's agent will submit the offer based on strategy meeting.
After the acceptance of your offer, the seller’s attorney will prepare a purchase agreement.
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A professional will assess the homes value. A lender is restricted from lending more than the assessed value of the property.
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Prior to closing, acquire Home Insurance and notify utility companies of the closing date in order to connect electric, gas, telephone, cable and internet.
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Before the closing, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct a final walkthrough of the property to ensure that any necessary repairs have been addressed.
Sign all closing documents, complete the payment and receive the keys!
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