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Reasons to Hire a Buyer’s Agent
In this complicated real estate market having a licensed, experienced, and local expert is key! We want to make sure that you are able to find exactly what matters to you and feel confident in the whole purchasing process!
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How We Can Help You Buy a Home?
Whether it is your first home or if you are an experienced buyer, purchasing a home is a complex process. By working with us, you will find a home in the neighborhood where you want to live, one that fits your budget and meets your goals for lifestyle, features, quality, and value. Once you have found the home that is right for you, we will guide you through the process of making an offer, negotiating the terms of the sale and selecting the right title and escrow company. When the sale begins, it’s important to work with someone who will assist you with the paperwork, scheduling inspections, negotiate on your behalf if repairs are needed , make sure an appraisal is scheduled, deadlines are met, work with the lender and the title and escrow company; and closing the transaction.
What you Get When you Work With Us:
- You will be more likely to find the home that meets all your criteria
- Less time to find your Tahoe dream home
- Understand all the terms, processes and documents used when buying your home
- Have up-to-date market information that will allow you to make informed decisions
- Have a skilled Certified Real Estate Negotiator working on your behalf, one who is committed to looking after your best interests
- Enjoy peace of mind, knowing that all the details of your purchase are being taken care of by an experienced and knowledgeable licensed professional
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Extensive knowledge of the current market conditions and homes in buyer’s specific area
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Agents advise, insight and ongoing consultation
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Agents accessibility and availability to meet Buyer’s timeframe
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Send electronically homes that may meet Buyer’s specifications
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Organize and schedule property viewings
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Advise possible repair of site issues/problems while showing
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Share knowledge & insight about homes you are viewing and good buys
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Knowledge of area specific nuances and statutory disclosures
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Explain Company’s value proposition
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Explain and execute a Buyers Brokerage Agreement with Agency Disclosures
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Find the right home for Buyer
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Prepare and explain comps to determine value for offer
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Explain and prepare purchase agreement, disclosures, addendums and counter offers
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Education Buyers on multiple offer process if applicable
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Strategy and negotiation skills to secure property for Buyer
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Determine property inclusions and exclusions
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Adhere to timelines in agreement
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Researching and tracking down information
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Order and review Preliminary Title Report and solve any title issues before closing
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Order and review HOA docs
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Order and review CC&R’s
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Double check fees, HOA dues, taxes, applicable prorations
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Extensive knowledge of utilities in Buyer’s desired areas
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Discuss options on all types of inspections and schedule
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Attend inspections, appraisals and negotiate Buyer’s objections with Seller’s Agent.
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Relationships with Vendors to get Estimates on Repairs if needed
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Discuss and assist securing a lender and financing options
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Continued working relationship with lender and title to ensure process is completed and stays on time
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Discuss and assist in appraisal process
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Hire Transaction Coordinator to work with Buyer and Agent to ensure paperwork and timeline compliance
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Managing title and escrow process
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Verify any existing lease agreements
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Obtain and present all seller’s and agents disclosures
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Provide Utility Information and remind buyers when it is time to set up transfers and service.
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Confirm all repairs have been made
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Perform final Buyer walk through
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Review closing paperwork
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Coordinate closing times and locations
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Provide Buyer with documentation package throughout the transaction and after close for their records
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Solve post-closing issues and follow up
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After close, continue to provide home valuations and be a trusted resource in the community
For more tips on buying a home and what the market is doing check out our Real Estate Blog
Mortgage Information
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It is important for buyers to select the right mortgage professional and get pre-approved (not pre-qualified) before they start looking for a property. Once pre-approved they will then be able to act immediately when they find the right property. This is as important a decision as selecting the right Real Estate agent. You want to select someone that you like, who knows and understands the North Tahoe, Squaw Valley and Truckee market and someone you are comfortable working with. In our unique market, you want to have a mortgage professional that works with a variety of lenders that are familiar with the differences between our vacation property market and a residential market in another area. For example, you do not want a lender who uses an appraiser from out of the area who is not knowledgeable of local property values. Also, some lenders may not be willing to loan on the type of property that you have selected.
Click on the links below for a list of lenders that are familiar with and have experience with the type of vacation property you have selected in our market.
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