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I am a REALTOR®

1. A REALTOR® is a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.
   
   
2. According to NAR only about 50% of real estate agents are REALTORS®.
   
   
3. A REALTOR® is like the Mercedes of real estate agents. All real estate agents help consumers buy/sell residential and commercial properties, vacation homes and land; however, REALTORS® adhere to a code of ethics to ensure we abide by a set of professional principles and serve clients fairly.
   
4. A REALTOR® is expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate.
   

How can I help you sell your home?

1. Market Information - I can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the real estate market and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.
   
   
2. Advertise to the General Public - I advertise your property to the general public by placing photos and a description of your home in our local Catalog of Homes. Your home is also placed on many popular real estate web sites such as Realtor.com, Trulia.com, Zillow.com, Google.com, Yahoo.com, etc.. I will also hold open houses on a Saturday or Sunday if you choose that option.
   
   
3. Advertise To Other Agents - I advertise your property to other real estate agents. By notifying your property to other real estate agents they can notify their buyers if the home matches their needs. I notify other agents by placing your property in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). A National Association of Realtors study shows that 82% of all real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts.
   
   
4. Third Party View - Being a real estate agent and a real estate investor, I can recommend repairs and improvements you can make to your home to make it sell quicker and for a higher amount. Repairs and cleanliness are key to getting top dollar from your home.
   
   
5. Offer Evaluation - When an offer is received we will evaluate the offer. Each Purchase Offer contains details as to purchase offer price, down payment, type of financing involved, home and termite inspection and closing date. By accepting the offer you enter an agreement to allow a buyer to purchase your home with the details specified in the Purchase Offer. At times a CounterOffer may be required to ensure the Purchase Offer meets your needs as well as the buyer's needs.
   
   
6. Closing - After the Purchase Offer has been accepted the buyer typically performs a home and termite inspection and an appraisal that would be required by a lender. These events require coordination to ensure the inspectors and appraisors are able to complete their duties in a timely manner. In the event of a problem with the home or termite inspection paperwork must be completed to resolve any issues and ensure the transaction progresses to completion.
   

How can I Help You Buy a Home?

1. How Much Can I Afford? - The first step in the buying process is determining your buying power. This is completed by evaluating your income and expenses. Although I can assist with this step I highly recommend you see a mortgage officer who can perform this evaluation and recommend a mortgage to fit your needs. Interest rates vary daily and mortgages require different amounts of deposit. The mortgage officer can also provide you with a "Pre-Approval Letter". This letter can be included with any offers to you make on a property. Some sellers may require such a letter. At times a buyer will need to prepare his or her financing and credit history before a lender will provide financing with good terms and interest rate so don't get pre-approved at the last minute.
   
   
2. Property Evaluation - If you have found a property you might be interested in purchasing I can provide objective information using a variety of informational resources. I can often provide local community information on utilities, zoning. schools, etc.
   
   
3. Negotiation - I help you negotiate price and other terms relativant to the purchase. There are many negotiating factors to consider, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. I can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
   
   
4. Closing - I guide you through the closing process. This process typically involves working with the mortgage or closing officer, home and termite inspectors and appraisors. Often times the home or termite inspection will lead to required repairs or termite treatment to ensure the buyer takes posession of a home in good condition. I help arrange all the details to ensure these items are completed in time to close on the date agreed upon.