How We Work With Homeseekers
Many people considering purchasing a home may wonder what they should expect from a real estate professional, especially if they already own a home and may need information on both Buying and Selling vs. Renting. This is where an experienced agent with well developed consultation skills becomes a valuable asset. Here’s what you can expect from us as your real estate professionals.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
¨Listen to your goals on the purchase of a new home.
¨ Refer you to a trusted loan consultant for prequalification/pre-approval of a loan for your purchase.
¨ Consult on the Sell vs. Rent options if you already own a property.
¨ Discuss potential tax concerns.
¨ Provide a Buyer Handbook or Multiple Transaction Packet as appropriate.
FINDING YOUR DREAM HOME
¨ Set up an automated search based on your criteria.
¨ E-mail you all listings that meet your criteria.
¨ Preview/show you the homes you are interested in.
¨ Attend Broker Opens to see new listings that may meet your criteria.
¨ Network with agents to get the inside track on homes not yet posted to MLS.
¨ Research comps of the homes you like best.
Negotiating for the Best Bottom Line
¨ Discuss possible strategies for contingent/non-contingent offer to deliver the best net equity.
¨ Compile a Comprehensive Market Analysis of the home you want to try to purchase
¨ Discuss available contingencies to best protect your interests.
¨ Structure the offer on price and terms that will get you the best bottom line.
¨ Present the offer in person whenever allowed.
¨ Compose an introduction letter about you for the Seller whenever a personal presentation is not possible.
¨ Discuss all options and prepare and deliver acceptance or counter offers as needed.
¨ Hold the good faith deposit until offer acceptance.
Transaction Administration to Get the Sale Closed
¨ Open Escrow and tender Good Faith Deposit.
¨ Preparation and completion of all required disclosures.
¨ Order inspections and reports stipulated in contract
¨ Review all reports from inspections/title.
¨ Attend inspections/appraisal.
¨ Follow time frames for contingency releases.
¨ Provide closing instructions to the title company and review the Estimated Closing Statement before the
signing appointment.
¨ Attend the signing appointment.
¨ Transaction documents online for review any time.
Call us today for a complimentary consultation.
Janice Spencer, Broker/Owner, Windermere Signature Collection 925-250-0399
Cindy Ehling, Realtor, Windermere Signature Collection 925-381-3224 |
