- Discuss all agency representation alternatives.
- Help you to determine how much you can afford (many buyers will choose to spend less).
- Help you find financing from a reputable source that best suits your needs.
- Help you articulate and develop a list tailored to your needs, goals and desires.
- Provide you with updates on properties new to the market that meet your criteria. These can be pre-owned homes, for sale by owners or new construction – single family, condos etc.
- Provide you with information about builders and communities where you can choose homes already under construction or available lots if you have the luxury of time to build from scratch.
- Make arrangements to show you properties at times convenient for you.
- Discuss market trends as they apply to your goals.
- Discuss value relative to comparable properties in the area, availability and your criteria.
- Provide professional advice on your options (including the sale, if necessary, of your current home).
- Fully discuss all financial obligations and expectations for all parties involved.
- Explain the benefits to you of the option period.
- Advise you on how to make the most attractive offer on a property.
- Provide and assist with all necessary paperwork.
- Negotiate on your behalf.
- Explain what you should expect from an inspector and provide a list of reputable inspectors.
- Keep you informed about the time line from contract to closing.
- Maintain constant vigilance concerning title work, mortgage loan and other requirements.
- Follow up with you after the purchase to make sure you are satisfied.
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