Houses sell themselves! As a home buyer, you really dont need a salesman to tell you what you want and like. What most buyers find they do need is:
A experienced consultant who can listen and work with you to define what kind of home will suit your needs best, to find and show you homes that you like, and to provide the information and perspective you need to make the best selection.
A professional high-stakes negotiator to help you structure a strong offer and negotiate with the seller to get you the house you want for the best terms possible,
A manager to skillfully supervise the transaction to its successful closing with the least stress and complication for you.
Thats how I work.
Heres how I do it:
1) Services to you while searching for your new home:
Keep all aspects of the transaction confidential.
Conduct a Buyers Interview session to become familiar with your real estate needs, and set a plan of action to get you into the best home for you.
Help you get familiar with the purchase process from the start, so you will know what to expect and when.
Keep you updated via phone or email weekly or daily about new listings as they come on the market.
Assist you in pre-qualifying with a lender.
Return phone calls and emails promptly the same day.
Provide document package including a sample purchase contract and agency forms.
2) Services to you during the negotiation of an offer:
Thoroughly explain the various documents of sale.
Provide a comparable market analysis showing comparable properties currently on the market and recently sold to assist you in determining price.
Work with you to prepare a negotiation strategy
Keep your earnest money check safe, and turn it into the office the next business day.
Present all offers and counteroffers in person whenever practical.
While an offer is being negotiated, call you at least once a day to keep you informed, even if there is no resolution of the negotiation.
Provide appropriate originals and/or copies of all documents for you and for managerial review as practical and in compliance with the law.
3) Services to you during the transaction (escrow):
In compliance with the purchase contract, follow up that the transaction has been properly opened with title, lender, and escrow. Ask whoever is handling the transaction to inform brokers of all activity on the file.
Deliver subsequent documents to you personally whenever practical. Review documents with you, obtain signatures, and return as per the time limits in the purchase contract.
Monitor transaction for timely completion of all contingencies including, but not limited to, deposits, inspections, and loan contingencies. Provide a schedule of all deadlines to you.
Contact Sellers to arrange for inspection appointments for Buyers
. Re-negotiate contract for inspection items you want addressed.
Assist you in obtaining estimates for inspection work, if necessary.
Monitor status of your loan.
Follow progress of re-conveyances and beneficiary statements.
Monitor progress of your insurance binder.
Anticipate and assist in solving any special problems associated with the sale of the property.
Coordinate any other transaction relating to the sale of this property.
Attend you signing appointment at escrow office approximately 2-3 days before closing
Monitor your deposit of funds and signing of all final documents.
Personally inform you of recordation of the deed (Closing!).
Personally be available to transfer keys and garage door openers from sellers to buyers on moving day. Follow up with you to make sure they have received all final documentation.
I look forward to assisting you in the purchase of your new home!
Yours Sincerely:
Greg Bartell RE/Max Metro Realty 2320 Eastlake Ave. E Seattle, WA 98102 Direct: 206-713-2921 Email: Greg@GregBartell.com
