My Role as a Buyers Agent
Market Information: Provide information on available properties that meet search criteria and market trends. Present a realistic picture of the current market from a buyer perspective.
Offers: Formulate an offer; formulate and evaluate counter offers.
Negotiations: Obtain best (lowest) price/value, best terms for Buyer.
Verify Value: Prepare CMA on a property in order to develop an offer.
Financing: Counsel on types of Mortgages, terms and financing available; help buyer make an informed decision on financing and refer to a qualified mortgage broker.
Property Disclosure: Discover as much as possible about a property. Recommend inspections prepare contract contingencies; advocate that deficiencies be corrected at seller expense.
Confidentiality: Do not share information about the buyer’s circumstances, motivation, or highest price they will pay.
Showings: Make arrangements for buyers to view properties. Accompany buyers to showings and point out pluses and minuses of properties viewed.
Managing the transaction: Explaining legal documentation needed for closing and helping secure them, assisting in securing financing, Assisting buyers and their attorney in clarifying title, zoning, building codes, and access easements. Referring buyers to qualified vendors, analyzing the future salability of the property and maintaining Buyer Confidentiality.
Closing: Assist the buyers in completing necessary steps to closing
Advantages of Buyer Representation
· An assertive advocate works on behalf of the buyer to obtain the best deal and terms
· The buyers representative can assist the buyer in acquiring and interpreting information about the property and its condition as well as the sellers motivations.
· A buyer’s representative can work with a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) seller if needed.
· Buyers can be more knowledgeable about the market and buying process because they have access to market experts.
· A savvy negotiator is working on behalf of the buyer, helping them determine a realistic offer and develop a negotiation strategy.
Relocating Buyers
In general, relocating buyers are:
· Not familiar with neighborhoods, traffic patterns, schools, market values
· Moving into an area with a different cost of living
· And under pressure to buy quickly
As a Buyers Representative I am prepared to:
· Cover as many details as possible in advance by phone or email
· Provide neighborhood counseling
· Direct Buyers to temporary housing if needed
· Focused on Building Relationships– not just for a quick sale
· Listen to the needs of others
· Make sure a portion of my day is with my Family
· Willing to lose a Sale if it’s in your Best Interest!
· I’m never too busy to get back to you
· Portion of Proceeds of Sale goes to Breast Cancer Research
· Very involved in the Community and Programs
· Cambridge Youth Soccer Brick Campaign
· Volunteer Coach
· Canadian Diabetes Association Donator
· Family is a Member of Mother Theresa School Council
· Active Member of the St. Patrick’s Parish
· Involved in Other Local Businesses in Cambridge for over 20 Years!!!
· I am an Active Investor myself and own Multiple Properties
· My Clients are Introduced to Properties before I try to take any interest.
· Always Keep you in the Loop
· … and anything else, you ALREADY know!
