Buyer Services...

I will listen to you in order to:

• Choose the best strategy for searching
• Distinguish between your "wants" and "needs"
• Prioritize our time together for effective results

I will assist you in finding the right home.  We'll look at:

• Size
• Design
• Location
• Condition
• Price Range
• Curb Appeal
• Neighborhood
• Future "Sale-ability"

I will make every effort to preview available homes, time permitting in order to:

• eliminate those homes which do not meet your needs
• save our valuable time together evaluating only those homes with true potential

I will show you everything that falls within the search parameters you have given me:

• Other brokers' listings
• Home Real Estate listings
• New homes
• All "for sale by owner" listings

You'll understand the market:

• The role and importance of timing
• Trends & Forecasts
• Our database
• MLS books & databases
• SOLD comparables

I will write your offer and explain the elements of an offer:

• Price-including competitive research to validate an appropriate price
• Terms
• Inclusions/Exclusions
• Possession/Dates
• Additional Provisions
• Strategies for quick acceptance

I can help you obtain financing by:

• Recommending good lenders
• Supplying quotes on interest rates and points
• Informing you of your ability to lock- in rates
• Setting appointments for loan application in a timely manner
• Discussing assumptions and owner-carries

I will help you coordinate the other professionals involved in your purchase:

• Lenders
• Inspector
• engineer
• Appraiser
• Trades-Roofers, Plumbers, etc...
• Insurance agent
• Title company
• Attorneys

These are the things YOU will need to do:

• Be mentally prepared to respond quickly to a counter-offer with additional addendums or contingencies
• Furnish all the documents required by the lender
• Pay for lender fees at application; typically, appraisal, credit report, and inspection
• Set up a homeowners insurance policy prior to closing and choose a homeowners warranty program if not offered by the Seller and only if you would like the extra protection
• Transfer utilities (except water and sewer) into your name
• Bring identification and good funds to the closing (cash, cashier's check or certified funds)

Seller Services...

AGENCY ALTERNATIVES
I WILL review agency alternatives that are available to you and potential buyers. My role as your agent for the different agency relationships and the representation of your interest will be presented for your consideration.

MARKETING ACTION PLAN
I WILL review with you a marketing plan designed to mobilize every possible local and national resource to maximize exposure of your property and to achieve the highest possible value.

COMPETITIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
I WILL review with you current market information and help you determine the most effective pricing strategy for your property.

FINANCING ALTERNATIVES
I WILL discuss with you various financing alternatives for prospective buyers and the likely impact of each alternative on your sale.

ESTIMATED PROCEEDS
I WILL review with you an estimate of the proceeds you can expect from the sale of your property.

HOME ENHANCEMENT
I WILL review with you methods to enhance your property's ability to attract buyers and to achieve the highest possible value.

OFFICE/BROKER PROMOTION
I WILL actively promote your property to other Home Real Estate Broker Associates, and to other Brokers and sales associates in our local market.

OPEN HOUSE
I WILL arrange for an open house to be conducted if and when appropriate, and as agreed in advance with you

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
I WILL submit your property information to our local Multiple Listing Service for exposure to other brokers and sales associates

PROPERTY INFORMATION
I WILL make available a description of your property to local and out-of-town buyers, and to brokers and sales associates.

DIRECT MARKETING
I WILL promote your property through direct mail and/ or personal contact marketing to targeted market and/ or buyer segments.

PROPERTY ADVERTISING

• INTERNET ADVERTISING
  I WILL arrange for a color photograph and a description of your property to receive world wide exposure on the exclusive Home Real Estate internet site until it's sold.
• NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
  I WILL arrange for your property to be advertised in the "New Listings" section of our weekly newspaper display ad.

SELLER DISCLOSURE
I WILL present your written disclosure regarding the condition of your property to prospective buyers. You will keep me informed of any changes to keep the information current on the disclosure list

HOME WARRANTY
I WILL discuss with you information and benefits of a warranty on the operating systems of your house to help attract more buyers and to help reduce your liability to the buyer.

MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT
I WILL provide you with a regular report on current market conditions, and on buyer, showing, and marketing activity on your property.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
I WILL arrange through our national network of offices for you to receive community information, wherever your destination.

QUALIFIED BUYERS
I WILL make every effort to arrange for pre-qualified or pre-approved buyers to inspect your property

PURCHASE OFFERS
I WILL review all purchase offers and assist you in negotiating favorable terms.

CLOSING THE SALE
I WILL Monitor the progress of the transaction including the satisfaction of contingencies and conditions from acceptance of the contract to closing.

AFTER-SALE SERVICE
I WILL be available after the closing to assist you in following up on any remaining details or service needs.