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Important Decision: While it is
possible to find and buy a home without
an agent, this is one of the largest purchases
and most important decisions you will ever
make. A home may account for a third of
your monthly spending and a large part of
your assets. The home purchase transaction
will require making many important financial
decisions, understanding complex issues
and completing a lot of paperwork. So it
is not only comforting but extremely efficient
to have an expert help you cut through all
the red tape.
Buyers & Buyer’s Agents:
Buyers’ agents specialize in helping
buyers! Buyers’ agents listen to what
you want and then help you find your ideal
home. We can notify you the instant that a
home, meeting your requirements, comes on
the market and we will make the appointment
to get you in at the soonest possible moment.
No more leaving voice-mails for agents who
don’t bother to call you back. No more
waiting for a Sunday Open House to see a home.
No more calling on a newspaper ad only to
discover that someone already put in an offer.
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Buyer’s Agents are FREE!
Real estate agents don’t get paid
until you successfully buy your home.
Agents often have a wide network of
resources they can share with you, helping
you select inspectors and recommending
service providers such as lenders, insurance
agents, landscapers and contractors.
Besides, in California, the seller pays
the agents, so why wouldn’t you
want someone working for you?
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Knowledge is Gold: Often
we know about properties that are not yet
on the market. Because real estate is
all we do (sometimes 24/7!), we’re the
first to know of price reductions and other
important news.
Your Own Personal Expert:
Think of a buyers’ agent as your expert
advocate. We will share our experience,
represent your best interests during negotiations
with sellers, and help you understand all
the decisions you need to make. We will
work tirelessly for you, and our goal is
to make your transaction go as smoothly
as possible.
How to select the right agent:
- Look for a full-time agent who has
experience completing transactions similar
to yours.
- Interview a few agents: Are they familiar
with the neighborhood you want to live
in?
- Find an agent who is tech-savvy: today’s
transactions move at internet speed.
- Ask how much time the agent will have
for you, and if they have a licensed assistant:
Successful agents are often the most efficient,
and can afford to pay a knowledgeable
assistant who will always be available
to answer your questions.
- Ask about their credentials and education:
A good agent will continually strive to
improve and gain knowledge of the latest
real estate trends. Only agents who
are members of the National Association
of Realtors can call themselves a REALTOR®.
- Does the agent return your calls promptly?
Time is money when attempting to buy a
home.
- Ask for a list of homes they’ve
sold or a list of references.
- Finally, a good agent will spend more
time listening to you and asking you questions
about what you want, rather than talking
about themselves. Pick an agent with whom
you feel comfortable.
No, it’s not easy, but
we’re that good!
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