70 Basic Buyer Services

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Are you ready to start looking for a home? Before you get your hands on those house keys, expect a fresh wave of required documents, rampages of buyers vying for the same digs, and other challenges. We won’t pretend: the task is complicated and stressful, particularly if you’re a first-time buyer. Having an expert on your side can either make or break your deal. You’ve probably heard the terms “buyer’s broker,” “selling broker”, “listing REALTORS®,” and so on. As a buyer, what is a buyer’s agent? As the name implies, buyer’s agents assist real estate buyers in navigating the housing market; they can also save you a significant amount of money and time on the road to your new home. Continue reading to find out how our REALTORS® can assist you.

– First buyer’s meeting at the office, finding out their wants and needs.

– Learning about all of the buyer’s goals and creating a plan of action.

– Compiling a list of their next home’s requirements and desires.

– Explaining legal agency types in Illinois.

– Discussing various types of financing options.

– Assisting buyers in locating a suitable mortgage lender.

Obtaining a letter of pre-approval.

– Providing an overview of the current market conditions.

– Going over earnest money deposits.

– Describing the Home Inspection Process.

– Informing prospective buyers about local neighborhoods.

– Discuss foreclosures and short sales.

– Describing the impact of school districts on home values.

– Creating an office file for all buyers’ records.

– Sending buyers offers that meet their requirements.

Gathering showing instructions for each listing.

– Scheduling and showing requested homes.

– Sending buyers a showing schedule.

– Looking for possible repair issues while showing.

– Gathering buyer feedback after each showing.

– Updating buyers when new homes become available.

– Sharing knowledge and insights about homes.

– Supporting and assisting buyers on an emotionally draining journey.

– Maintaining a record of all showings.

– Providing buyer feedback to listing agents.

– Discussing Home Owner Associations.

– Calculating the expected utility usage costs.

– Discussing transferable warranties.

– Confirming the water supply source.

– Describing the property appraisal process.

– Talking about multiple offer situations.

– Providing buyers with up-to-date housing market data.

– Finding the right home for the buyers.

– Discussing the MLS data with buyers during showings.

– Educating buyers about all contract options.

– Explaining the requirement for lead-based paint and radon disclosures.

– Describing Home Warranty Options.

– Monitoring loan deadlines.

– Updating the Pre-Approval Letter.

– Determining a closing date.

– Verifying that the listing data is correct.

– Reviewing comparable sales to determine the property’s value.

– Preparing the Offer.

– Delivering the offer to the listing agent.

– Negotiating Offers with the Listing/Seller’s Agent.

– Discussing contract terms changes after the initial offer is made.

Sending fully negotiated and signed contract to an Attorney for a review.

– Discussing earnest money delivery options.

– Providing the mortgage lender with all sale documents.

Obtaining a copy of the HOA bylaws and rules, and regulations.

– Coordinating a professional licensed home inspection.

– Meeting the inspector at the property.

– Reviewing the home inspection report with buyers.

– Negotiating all inspection related issues.

– Documenting all agreed-upon repair terms.

– Verifying any existing lease agreements.

– Contacting the lender to verify the loan status on a regular basis.

– Arranging the lender’s appraisal appointment.

– Coordinating Closing Times and Location with the Buyer’s Attorney.

– Notifying all parties of the closing date, time, and location.

– Reminding buyers to schedule utility service changes.

– Reviewing closing figures with buyers.

– Confirming and re-inspecting the home for agreed upon repairs.

– Performing a final walk-through with buyers.

– Resolving any outstanding issues prior to closing.

– Attending the closing with buyers.

– Obtaining all docs required by the Attorneys and the Title Co.

– Providing Buyers with Home Warranty Paperwork.

Getting the keys to the new home.

– Assisting the new homeowner with utility account transfers.


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