We Help Experienced Home Buyers
One of the advantages of being a listing agent
is that they often get a commission from the purchase of the client's
next property, as well as from the sale of their current property.
The agent usually offers a discount to assure both transactions
stay in-house. A seller can get caught up in the savings of the
moment. When choosing the agent who is the lowest bidder, one
gets what one pays for. Thousands of dollars can slip through
a sellers fingers if they end up with an agent who makes mistakes.
The smart consumer will interview the most skilled and dedicated
listing agents who will go the extra mile to help the seller get
the best price and terms. The best way to find the best listing
agents is by referral from an agent who never lists properties
for sale, such as an Exclusive Buyer Agent. We will tell you some
of the simple mistakes that cost sellers money. And when it comes
to skilled and dedicated buyer's agents, many of the best can
be found at an Exclusive Buyer Office. These agents are trained
to get the most for the buyer, which usually means a better purchase
price, better repair negotiations and better protection from making
wrong decisions.
When I bought each of my first five homes, I was told it was a
good buy. A few similar properties in the area were mentioned
to show why it was a good buy. I took someone's word for it, never
daring to question their information. We will explain that even
when you insist on getting it in writing (and you should), the
list of comparables you get may be misleading. You need to know
the real current market value before putting in an offer and starting
negotiations.
In California all real estate agreements must be in writing. This
is why you put in an offer to start negotiations. But do you know
why you are not allowed to participate at the negotiating table?
When I try to have my buyer clients attend negotiations with me,
they are introduced and politely escorted to the reception area
for a cup of coffee. Remaining at the table are the sellers, the
sellers' agent and me. Why? We will explain why you need to have
an agent in whom you can place your full trust.
Property inspectors have learned how to write a buyer friendly
report. It's a matter of survival. If their report scares away
buyers, the listing agents will stop calling them. Instead they
call inspectors who make their reports sound like the home has
only miscellaneous little things needing attention. We will explain
why we use an inspector that takes four hours to inspect a home,
instead of around one hour like most others. And once we get the
written report, why not negotiate for repairs? We do.
Have you ever heard of a real estate agent telling a buyer to
walk away from a home when something serious was discovered? Why
not? There is a reason. We will explain why Exclusive Buyer Agents
frequently urge buyers to use built-in contingencies to get out
of a purchase contract when there is something seriously wrong
with a
property.
Submit this info request form.
We will gladly answer your questions, show you how to avoid costly
mistakes and earn your trust. As a bonus, we will help you examine
the possibility of buying your next home without having to sell
this one, a great way to grow your net worth.
