Home Buying Services!

Congratulations!  You have decided to purchase a home, or are thinking about buying one.  You'll be joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future, and creating an environment for your family.  When you own your own home, your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage. The equity you earn is yours.  Over time, your home will increase in value.

When you understand current market conditions, you are better able to position yourself as a Buyer. It helps to know if you are in a Seller's, Buyer's or Balanced market when setting your asking price. In a Buyer's market there is a lot more competition and Buyers have plenty of choices and room to negotiate, forcing Sellers to be very competitive when setting their price.

Here are some of the steps I will take to find your perfect home:

Determine Your Wants and Needs
This is the single most important step. By asking you a series of questions I will establish what you are looking for. My goal is to not waste your time by looking at properties that are not
in your price range or homes that don't meet your needs. Throughout the buying process I will maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests.

Help You Get Pre-Qualified
This step will show you how much you can afford.  This is accomplished by speaking with your financial institution and establishing what monthly payments you will be comfortable with.

Home Shopping
We will use every available method to locate a property that matches your search parameters.  This will include properties listed with our office, offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties.  We will disclose all known facts about the property that are likely to affect your decision. When we find the home that meets your criteria, I will assist you in writing an offer and act as a liaison between you and the seller.

BUYER REPRESENTATION
NOW, EVERYONE'S A WINNER!

Buying a home may be the biggest investment you'll ever make.  So you should be as prepared as possible, ready for anything, with a trusted professional on your side.  And that's where I can be a very valuable ally, ready to serve your best interests.  Negotiate the best terms.  Provide you with the necessary information to make the best decisions.

TWO VERY DIFFERENT SIDES

In the past, real estate agents served primarily the home seller, acting as a subagent of the listing broker while working with the buyer to help the buyer find a home.  This meant that the agent was legally bound to obtain the best terms and price for the seller.

But now, as a Buyer Representative, I will work for you, the BUYER, so that your best interests will be represented!  Now you can feel secure knowing that professions with our recognized expertise are here for you.

WHAT A BUYER REPRESENTATIVE DOES FOR YOU

• Provides all the information needed to help you make an educated decision.

• Uses unique technology tools to help you find the right location and home.

• Helps you evaluate specific properties.

• Helps you determine a fair market value.

• Works with you to develop negotiating strategies specific to the property and seller.

• Assists you in determining the most favorable price and terms to offer.

• Assists you in closing the transaction.

• Provides access to the full range of services.

YOU WIN WITH A BUYER REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL....

• Be loyal and act in your best interests.

• Keep information about your negotiation strategies confidential.

• Advise you in negotiating the best price and terms.

• Use state-of-the-art technology tools to help you find the right home.

• Disclose information to you about the property and/or seller's motivation within legal guidelines.

• Help you make informed decisions.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT BUYER REPRESENTATIONS

• Los Angeles Times - January 7, 1996
  "Buyer Agents work only for consumers and often can save them money."
• Money Magazine - July 1996
  "You save big bucks by hiring a buyer agent."
• Ralph Nader - Agency Law Quarterly - August 1996
  "Nader again held up exclusive buyer agent as the only legitimate option for the home buying public."
• Business Week - September 1995
  "Exclusive Buyer Agent - aims to get best deal for home buyer."
• Smart Money - June 1995
  "Groups such as the Consumer Federation and the American Association of Retired Persons recommend using buyer agents . . . the reason is they work."
• The New York Times - May 19, 1995
  "Buyer agents make a great deal of sense."
• Consumer Reports - February 1994
  "You can't have partial loyalty, an agent either works for you or works for someone else."
• Chicago Tribune - May 31, 1997
  "Hiring a buyer agent costs the home buyer nothing extra."

Let me take the guesswork out of the challenging process of buying a home and assist you in buying the right home.  Contact me at 214.474.0661 for more information.