Buyer Services Guarantee!

The services stated below are part of the services I agree to do for all my buyers:

• Buyer Counseling Session - Discussing your needs and goals, and the plan to search for your property.

• Buyer Agency Alternatives - Agency alternatives for your and the sellers.

• Buyer Representation Agreement - I will explain this to you, and the special services I offer.

• Best Buyer Guidebook - A road map through the home-buying process.

• Financing Pre-Qualification - Arranging a pre-approval appointment with a reputable lender to identify your range of affordability.

• REALTY EXECUTIVES Team Search - I present your property search criteria to our sales team. We present you with THE HOTTEST properties as they debut.

• Property Showing - I will show you properties that meet the criteria you have selected.

• Property Evaluation - I will discuss the positive and negative features of a property that may affect its value and future resale.

• Property Disclosure - I review all inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property and full disclosure of its defects.

• Review of Written Seller Disclosure - I will review this statement so that you can choose to accept or specify the remedy for each fault disclosed.

• Appraisal Contingency - I will explain to you what this means.

• Home Warranty - I will explain to you the option of a home warranty plan to reduce your risk of repair when purchasing a property.

• Building and Termite Inspections - I recommend that you obtain professional building and termite inspections.

• Estimate of Funds Required - I provide a preliminary estimate of closing costs and down payment requirement anticipated in the transaction.

• Offer Preparation - I prepare a written offer on the property that you choose to purchase, with terms approved by you.

• Building and Termite Inspection Remedies - I will work with you to request the Seller to remedy the items you specify after your review of the building and termite inspection reports as your Offer to Purchase specifies.

• Negotiation Strategy - I will prepare a negotiating strategy for the property that you have selected, which includes a written Competitive Market Analysis and advice on the initial price and terms to offer where permitted.

• Offer Presentation - I endeavor to present your purchase offer directly to the seller in the presence of the listing associate.

• Walk-Through - I will accompany you on a thorough walk-through of the property (if one is provided for in the sales contract) before closing, and we will assist you in dealing with any problems discovered during the walk-through.

• Closing The Sale - I will monitor and inform you of the progress of the purchase agreement, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction.

• After-Sale Service - I will contact you after the closing to follow up on remaining details or service needs.

• Service Satisfaction Survey - I will provide you with a confidential opportunity to give an evaluation of our services.

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