Why Home Buyers Choose Sarah

What area of town is best for my lifestyle? How much can I really afford? How much should we offer the Seller? How can I be sure I understand the contract? These are just a few of the many questions Buyers seek to answer when purchasing a home. From first showing to final closing, I ensure each one of your questions is answered and that your best interests are represented. Be confident in my homebuyer service guarantees:

Buyer Counseling Session - We will meet and conduct a buyer counseling session to discuss your needs and goals, and to plan the search for your property.

Buyer Representation Agreement – I will present and explain the representation agreement and the special services and benefits it offers.

Financing Pre-Qualification – I will offer to arrange a pre-qualification or pre-approval appointment with a reputable lender to identify your range of affordability, and to increase your negotiating strength.

Property Search – My goal is to present you, when possible, with properties as they debut or before they appear on the open market.

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

Property Evaluation – We will discuss the positive and negative features of a property that may affect its value and future sales.

Property Disclosure – I will review with you all inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property and disclose all physical defects of the property that are known.

Review of Written Seller Disclosure – I will thoroughly review with you the Seller’s written disclosure statement to enable you to accept or specify the remedy for each fault disclosed. Remedies for any disclosed faults should be addressed in the offer to purchase.

Appraisal Contingency – I will explain the option of an appraisal contingency.

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

Building and Termite Inspections – I will recommend that you obtain professional building and termite inspections.

Estimate of Funds Required – I will provide you with a preliminary estimate of closing costs and down payment requirement anticipated in the transaction.

Offer Preparation – I will prepare a written offer on the property 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 the termite inspection reports, as your Offer to Purchase specifies.

Negotiation Strategy – I will prepare a negotiation strategy for the property you have selected, including a written Competitive Market Analysis and advice on the initial price and terms to offer, where permitted.

Offer Presentation – I will 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 sale contract) before closing, and I 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 my services.