What Buyers Can Expect
Superior Service with no Cost to You
Purchasing a home involves a major financial and emotional commitment, and for most people, their home represents their largest asset. In order to stream line the home buying process, it is essential to use the services of a Realtor® who offers the complete spectrum of services and creditentials.
As your buyer’s agent it is my goal is to educate and to guide you through the entire process, from selecting a neighborhood to the successful close of escrow. And the best part-- there is no cost to you for this service. In Marin County, as is customary in many areas, the seller assumes the responsibility of paying both the selling and listing agent at the time when the seller lists the property for sale.
As your buyer’s agent I will:
¨ Recommend a mortgage professional who can pre-qualify you to determine your appropriate price range
¨ Educate you about your targeted neighborhoods with regard to school performance, commutes, climate, crime, shopping, recreation, etc.
¨ On a regular basis, provide you with properties from the real estate agents’ data base, the Marin County Multiple Listing Service,that fit your criteria. I will also provide you with the means to easily and quickly access this valuable data base.
¨ Notify you of properties before they hit the market that are announced at networking/office meetings
¨ Supply comparables on a regular basis to ensure that you are knowledgeable about all available properties in your targeted area and price range.
¨ Request and review the disclosures of a potential property before making an offer to ensure an informed decision with regard to price and terms offered
¨ Negotiate the best possible price and favorable terms for you
¨ Direct you in the property investigation stage to ensure a thorough inspection and clarification of all areas of concern
¨ Negotiate areas of concern/defects should the investigations warrant it.
¨ Communicate and coordinate the details of the transaction with your mortgage professional and escrow officer to make certain you have an efficient and successful completion of the purchase.
¨ Follow up with you after the close of escrow to ensure that you experience a smooth transition in your new home.
