Why Do You Need An Agent?

A professional, experienced and well-qualied real estate agent or broker can guide you through the rather complex and often confusing maze that collectively makes up the home-purchase process.

What An Agent will Do For You!

Because you may be new to the home-buying process, the following list will give you some idea as to the responsibilities that your real estate professional should take on your behalf. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Educate you through the entire home-buying process Help you understand all of the paperwork Handle any problems which might arise during the entire transaction Properly prepare any forms, contracts and disclosures which are required and see that those items are legally correct Provide comparable sales date to help assure that you are paying the proper price for the home Help you nd the right home in the right neighborhood Screen homes before your inspection to make sure the property meets your needs Guide you with regard to repairs that should be made Show homes to you in an eective and professional manner

10. Negotiate all facets of the transaction in your best interest 11. Guide you in your selection of competent escrow/closing and title people 12. Oversee the entire closing process 13. See that the completion of the transaction is smooth right through to things such as obtaining the keys and possession of the property 14. See that all required disclosures are made 15. Suggest which professional inspections should or must be made on the property 16. Help you to spot sellers who are attempting to take advantage to you 17. Help you to understand the use and limitations of escrow deposits 18. Advise you as to when you should seek the advise of an attorney 19. Make sure that the appraisal process is handled properly 20. Help you to understand the complete loan, escrow/closing and title process 21. Advise you on any books or publications that you should read before, during and after the transaction has closed 22. Help you to negotiate the best price available for all costs and fees related to the transaction 23. Advise you as to how homes should be prepared to show and sell 24. Advise you as to any inspections such as septic, well or soil, which might be applicable to the specic property in which you are interested 25. Help you recover any overages which are paid during the closing process 26. Properly handle the walk-through process with you prior to the nal closing 27. See that any repairs or requirements are met prior to closing 28. Advise you as to any contractual changes which might be necessary prior to the closing 29. Advise you as to what course of action should be taken if the seller refuses to close the transaction 30. Negotiate and deal eectively in your behalf with the seller, other agents, escrow/closing, title people and attorneys 31. See that each and every facet of the buying process is eectively and professionally handled in your best interest

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