Buyer
Representation – a candid look!
1. Pre-Approval Letter is needed which shows potential
sellers you are qualified to buy their property. I refer you to dedicated,
experienced Mortgage officers who follow-through. Why take chances with an
unknown? Reasoning: This is the 1st item requested by a Seller when
you make a serious offer – Be Prepared! I can help you find the right home fast!
2. FREE Daily E-mail of property matching your criteria
begins your panning for gold. My experience will dig out the nugget!
3. Viewing Property: Which gems shine
and which don’t! Translation: Experienced realtors are trained to note
obvious physical defects and get the best information before you waste your
time on an offer and your money on a Home Inspector!
4. Home Inspectors can be recommended to Buyer Clients.
Why? because a
good inspector is thorough, doesn’t take all day and won’t make a mountain out
of a molehill. Radon, Lead Paint, Termite, Asbestos and Mold issues now call
for specialists.
5. Negotiation: It’s your Buyer Agent’s job throughout
the transaction including: Initial offer, Home inspection results, Bank
Appraisal and any "other" appropriate situation.
6. The Town Hall: That’s right – if your realtor has
never been there to verify basic info of taxes & tax rates, house & lot
sizes and how zoning, flood plain, setbacks, and acquifer
zones may affect your buying decision - WHY USE THEM?
7. Registry of Deeds: It’s not just where you pass
papers! This is a goldmine of information and a great place to check on a deed
that Town Halls frequently don’t have on file. While never taking the place of
a Title Examiner, an experienced realtor can sometimes discover obvious
easements, wrong property dimensions and building restrictions that appear on
deeds. For example if a Tennessee Gas pipeline ran through the middle of your
yard, wouldn’t you like to know about it before the closing?
8. Accomplished buyer’s agents work with the tangible
property and paperwork involving the offer, inspections, banks and attorneys
while being sensitive to the intangibles: the emotions of both buyer and
seller.
9. In short, a good buyer’s agent is an accomplished
chef: he/she follows a recipe, mixing the right ingredients at the right time
with just the right touch for a tasty finish!
10. A copy of "The Buying Process" is available
to all of my clients. This outlines the
basic steps involved before you step into your new home.
- Considering a Condominium? You’ll need my 22 Questions to ask the Condo Association before you buy! Avoid unnecessary surprises that can cost you financially and/or emotionally after you move in.
For more information contact:
DOUG STONE
RE/MAX® Prestige
1-800-879-0108 x 232
508-351-1588 (24 Hrs)
508-691-3404
Direct Fax Line
doug@dougsells.com
