BUYING WITH SLIFER
THE SLIFER DIFFERENCE
Purchasing your property will be one of the most important financial decisions of your life, so it is critical that you work with the very best buyer’s broker to provide you with adept representation from search to close.
Here is what sets Slifer Smith & Frampton brokers apart.
Local Knowledge
We are an intensely local company. When you work with one of our brokers you are working with a true local real estate expert.
State-wide Network
Never miss an opportunity with our network of over 275 brokers in 28+ sales locations across Colorado, all assisting your search & contract.
Training, Tools & Support
We invest heavily to keep our brokers at the top of their game to ensure you always get the best representation.
» Work with an established real estate expert in your market area of interest.
» Get the best insights about local market trends, lifestyle considerations & more.
» Buy with confidence. Our local expertise ensures you have the best information about each property you consider.
» Ensure all properties are available for consideration, whether active, comingsoon, office-exclusive, for-sale-by-owner, or even select off-market opportunities.
» Benefit from a state-wide team providing insights to your Slifer Smith & Frampton broker.
» Feel confident that your Slifer broker has the latest market knowledge and insights to help guide your purchase.
» Communicate seamlessly and immediately using our suite of technology, enabling you to act quickly in a fastmoving market.
» Have our whole team at your back. With a 3:1 broker-to-support staff ratio, we ensure your broker can focus fully on you.
STEP 1
Preparation
A successful property purchase starts with great preparation. We will help you organize your search, requirements, and financing to ensure that when we find the right property you will be able to place the strongest possible offer.
Market Reporting
» Sign a Buyer Agency Agreement, and then we can update you on the current state of the market.
» Provide insights about trends and what they may mean for projected market directions.
» Advise how trends may impact your property search.
Financial Preparation
» Help you establish a financial order of operations to purchase your property.
» Determine precisely what your purchasing capacity is, considering all local fees, taxes, and incentives.
» Connect you with reputable local lenders for pre-qualification prior to your search.
Property Search & Analysis
» Conduct a comprehensive search of all available properties that meet your requirements and purchasing capacity, then advise on local regulations that may affect your purchase.
» Make sure you are in the know on any SSF-exclusives, coming-soon options, for-sale-by-owner properties, or select off-market opportunities.
» Create a Comparative Market Analysis of all considered properties alongside recent sales to craft an offer strategy.
Offers & Negotiation
» Structure an offer using knowledge from Comparative Market Analysis to give you the best possible negotiating position, and submit opening offer to the Seller’s Broker or Seller.
» Respond to any Seller counteroffers, including negotiations of contingencies and/or deadlines.
» Provide references to local real estate attorneys for contract, title, and closing document review.
Inspection & Appraisal
» Discuss what types of inspections and appraisals are available or recommended for the property.
» Assist you in managing the team that will conduct inspections, repairs, and approvals.
» Recommend and refer all relevant providers of due diligence services for you to select.
Report Interpretation
» Analyze all reports with you to set a strategy for negotiating repairs and concessions with the Seller’s broker or Seller.
» Be your sounding board for all that is discovered in the due diligence process.
» Create comprehensive plan of action that takes you through to closing.
We always say, ‘when an offer is submitted that is when the work begins’. Obtaining and understanding inspections and reports, completing due diligence, and setting the stage with strong negotiations are the keys to a successful purchase.
STEP 2
Due Diligence & Negotiation
STEP 3 Closing The Deal
Buying a property is a complex and detailed process; we work diligently to make it as easy as possible for you. We will guide you and help manage third-parties for a more seamless closing.
Deadline Tracking
» Track all of the many legal and financial deadlines that come with purchasing a property.
» Coordinate with the Seller and their broker, your lender, and title company to facilitate the transaction.
» Help monitor all deadlines for a seamless closing.
Closing
» Conduct your final walk-through of the property.
» Review all closing documents and settlement statements, and be your representative at the closing table.
» Facilitate your possession of the property.
Move-in & Beyond
» May assist you in arranging repair, renovation, cleaning or moving needs that arise during the sale.
» Get you the keys and congratulate you on your new property.
» Continue to be your go-to resource for all your real estate needs for years to come.