Buyer's Center
Hire Steve as your Buyer’s Agent?
According to a survey
conducted in 2001 by the National Association of Realtors,
46% of  buyers
surveyed used a Buyers Agent when purchasing a home. This
number is expected to double by the year 2006. Because having
a Buyers Agent is now the norm, not the exception, it is critical
that you make sure you have the right Realtor® working
for you. Because purchasing real estate is often a very complex
transaction, you need an experienced, highly qualified agent
on your side, representing you each step of the way.
What exactly is a Buyer’s Agent?
The technical definition of a Buyer’s
Agent is: a Realtor® who works solely on behalf of the
buyer and owes duties to the buyer which includes the utmost
good faith, loyalty and fidelity. The agent will negotiate
on behalf of and act as an advocate for the buyer. The agent
must disclose to potential sellers all adverse material facts
concerning the buyer’s financial ability to perform
the terms of the transaction and whether the buyer intends
to occupy the property. A separate written buyer agency agreement
is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of
the broker and the client.
A practical definition
of a Buyers Agent is a Realtor® that represents you at
no cost to you. Many buyers do not realize that when buying
a home the Realtor commission is included in the sale price
of a home, not added to it.
Steve offers
a unique perspective to buyers on how to search for homes,
to ensure that no possibilities are left out. Steve’s
formula includes the following philosophy:
- Timing is EVERYTHING… when you are in the market
to buy a home, you need to have a Realtor® that is available
and ready when you are. Steve has access to all different
types of properties through his exclusive list of prospective
sellers, his vast knowledge of existing inventory, and his
unique search formulas.
- Steve will help you design a strategy to assist you in
pinpointing the neighborhood and property that is best suited
for you and your family’s needs. Steve will also introduce
different concepts to assist you to think “outside
the box” to identify what you really want.
- Steve has expert knowledge with how to structure a deal
to maximize your purchase power.
- Steve is acutely aware of all buyer assistance programs
and can provide added expert advice on loan programs when
your Lender is not available.
If you do not have a Lender you are working with, Steve
will assist you in finding the right Lender for your needs.
Steve will also assist you in the pre-approval process for
a mortgage.
- Steve will present your offer in a timely fashion and
negotiate your contract with the Seller.
- Steve quickly responds to his buyer’s requests,
and proactively troubleshoots the purchase to ensure the
transaction is closed on schedule, on time.
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