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| Learn the benefits of using a buyer's agent to work for you in your home purchase. |
WHY AN ABR?
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All Realtors look alike, but a Buyer Specialist is no Ordinary Realtor
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· Respond honestly and accurately to all questions.
· Search all available properties - listed, for-sale-by-owner, foreclosures, and new construction - for homes appropriate to the buyer's needs and wants.
· Show suitable homes, specifying strengths and weaknesses.
· Provide guidance on best property values
· Advise on local requirements for professional property inspection and warranties.
· Provide information and estimates for any services requested.
· Arrange for property inspection
· Confirm that needed corrections or repairs to the property have been completed.
· Research and analyze comparative financial data on neighboring properties.
· Offer broker opinions on value of properties under consideration.
· Analyze mortgage loan terms from multiple lenders and advise on the most favorable.
· Consult on appropriate offers to purchase.
· Submit offers promptly.
· Consult on counteroffers.
· Assist in choosing the closing authority.
· Review HUD-1 settlement statement for accuracy.
*Buyer´s Agency involves a written service agreement between the buyer and agent. In the absence of a written buyer´s agency agreement, the agent is presumed to serve as a transaction broker. For more information on agency relationships, CLICK HERE.
© Michelle Hamilton 2006-2007