We
Help First Time Home Buyers
One
of the first things I learned as a first time home buyer was that
most agents didn't want to show me homes unless they knew I could
afford it. Then after I proved to them I had the ability to buy,
they only showed me a few homes. We will explain what is behind
this practice, why you should not go along with it, how to see
all the homes you want and why you should leave no stone unturned
in your search for your home.
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.
Please submit this info request
form. We will gladly answer your questions, show you how
to avoid costly mistakes and earn your trust. Most of our clients
are just like you, first time home buyers. Count on our experience
and 100% representation with no conflict of interest.
