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Exclusive Buyer's Agent
Buying a
home is one of the most important investments you
will make
in your lifetime and you should have a Realtor you can trust through the
entire home buying process!
 An
Exclusive Buyer’s Agent is YOUR real estate agent.
You will receive the benefit of
FULL REPRESENTATION! Listed below
are just a few of the benefits received from an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent.
Information & Counseling
Searching for a Property
Contract Offer
After The Offer To
Purchase Is Accepted
Close Of Escrow
Information & Counseling...
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Complete
Home Buyer's Questionnaire to find out what kind of home Buyer wants
and needs.
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Explain
the forms of agency available to Buyer and explain how different
relationships may affect the level and type of service a Buyer may
receive from a real estate agent.
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Offer to
enter into a written Agency Agreement with the Buyer. The agreement
will include beginning and ending dates, fee structure and payment
method (can structure payment from seller), and the responsibilities
of both parties.
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Pledge
absolute confidentiality to the Buyer when representing him/her.
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Counsel
Buyer regarding his/her financial qualifications and assist Buyer in finding and working with mortgage lenders.
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Searching
For A Property...
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Discuss
preferences in size, areas, styles, age, floorplans, and develop a
property profile.
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Search
the entire real estate market, including the Multiple Listing
Service (MLS), properties for sale by owners, and new homes (where
appropriate).
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Contract
Offer...
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Inform
Buyer about any defects or problems observed or
discovered regarding the property.
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Prepare
a comparative market analysis to determine the property’s fair
market value.
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Explain
the choices available in each section of an offer to purchase and
explain the alternatives available to the Buyer.
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Advise
Buyer to seek legal counsel where appropriate.
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Prepare
the offer to purchase in a manner which will protect the Buyer's
interest.
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Will
provide proper disclosures regarding agency representation and any
other matters as required by law.
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Develop
negotiation strategies with Buyer, including pre-set limits on
key points of negotiation when Buyer wishes to do so.
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Counsel
Buyer regarding time requirements in the contract and
encourage Buyer to have professional inspectors inspect the
property if the contract is accepted.
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After The Offer To
Purchase Is Accepted...
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Will
counsel Buyer about home inspections and provide the names of
real estate inspectors.
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Will
encourage Buyer to be present during inspections.
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Will
explain options available to Buyer regarding items in the
inspection report.
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Where
appropriate, will notify the Seller or the Seller’s Agent in writing
of inspectors’ findings and the Buyer's choice of any options
available to the Buyer.
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Maintain
contact with the title company and mortgage company to insure that
the Buyer's interests are being protected.
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Will
review the settlement statement with Buyer at or before closing.
 Will
attend close of escrow with Buyer and will be prepared to answer
questions the Buyer may have.
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Close of Escrow...
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Counsel
and assist Buyer about moving out/in process.
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Deliver
all transaction papers.
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Maintain
contact with Buyer throughout following months to assure smooth Home
Buyer transition.
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Contact an Access Real Estate Professional Today for
a Consultation to Develop Your Home Buying Plan!
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