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Deciding to buy a home in the Atlanta area is a terrific decision! Not only is home ownership a cornerstone of the American dream, a smart home purchase continues to be a solid, long term investment.

While 90% of home buyers begin their search online, almost 80% of buyers use a buyer’s agent because they want their interests promoted and protected. As your Harry Norman buyer’s agent, I will provide you with the professional skills in data gathering, analysis, networking, negotiating, and management to ensure you are fully satisfied at the closing table. Along the way, you can be assured of receiving the exceptional level of care and professional service that has been a hallmark of Harry Norman, REALTORS® for 85 years.

I Can Help You With Any Home

Call me - as your agent, I will always look out for your best interests and will provide you with all the information you want about any home.

How I Work For You

Represented Buyers are Informed Consumers Who Have the Knowledge to Make Smart Buying Decisions

Locate And Evaluate Properties

• Listen to your wants, needs and expectations to ensure I respond appropriately

• Provide you with names of lenders to obtain loan pre approval and clarify pricing to ensure we are looking at suitable homes

• Supply you with inventory from FMLS/GAMLS & quietly listed homes meeting your benchmarks for review

• Create a custom search within FMLS for you to receive emails daily as homes within your criteria become available

• Preview properties on your behalf to save you time

• Schedule all appointments, provide maps if needed & coordinate our days of looking at properties

• Furnish relevant comparable sales,days on market, tax records and school information

• Offer objective insight into resale value, market conditions

• Review the Seller’s Disclosure for information, potential harm & interpret as needed

CONTRACT & NEGOTIATIONS

• Discuss your options, obligations, deadlines & the process of submitting an offer

• Write a legally binding contract using the current Georgia Association of Realtors Purchase & Sale Agreement including all applicable exhibits, special stipulations and any other pertinent documents

• Present your offer for purchase

• Negotiate terms for your best interests

• Ensure loose ends are closed, your deadlines and obligations are communicated and all required signatures are obtained

• If inspecting, provide you with a list of inspectors and any other vendors that may be necessary to complete your inspection

• Coordinate inspection report, access to the property for inspection & attend your inspection

• Explain your inspection items of concern & help you decide what to ask for

• Write, submit & negotiate your inspection amendment

• Ensure inspection items are completed as stipulated in our contract

Closing The Sale

• Arrange a walk through of the property before closing and accompany you to verify repairs are completed & the home is in good condition

• Schedule your closing and inform all parties of attorney, time, date & location

• Follow the closing & loan process, provide assistance as needed & ensure you are informed the entire time

• Review your closing statement for accuracy

• Attend the closing with you and troubleshoot any possible surprises

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