Why use a REALTOR®?
As a buyer, using a realtor doesn’t cost you a thing. You don’t have to pay for the realtor, but you get all the benefits of using one. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power. You need to know how much house you can afford before you start the search. Your REALTOR® will provide detailed information on properties that meet your criteria from the Multiple Listing Service and other information resources only available to REALTORS®.
Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate.
When you find a property you like your REALTOR® will help you develop an offer including the offering price and other terms. Your REALTOR® will advise you about the importance of a home inspection and other inspections required by law in the area. Your REALTOR® can also assist in understanding different financing options and assist in identifying qualified lenders.
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL & BUYER RELATIONSHIP
My Commitment To You
I am a full time Real Estate Professional. I am educated in the legal aspects of the real estate practice and licensed by the State of Florida to provide real estate services as a member of both the FLORIDA and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. I abide by a strict Code of Ethics to provide you with the highest level of service with integrity.
Skilled Service
A large part of my work is performed “behind the scenes” – previewing homes, researching comparable sales, gaining market knowledge, evaluating changing legislation, and maintaining my professional credentials. For every hour I spend showing you homes, I will have spent up to ten hours preparing. I am constantly acquiring information that will help me to better serve you.
Putting Me To Work
If you see any home that interests you, ask me about it. Whether it is advertised by sign, in the newspaper, on the internet, a “For Sale By Owner”, listed with another REALTOR®, or not even on the market – I am able to best work for you in the pursuit of the property.
BUYING A NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME
When you work with me, you are working with a real estate agent who is:
Experienced in new construction as an on-site agent and knows the tricks of the trade
Because I have worked the “other side of the desk” for many years, I know the behind the scenes workings of the builder/seller. As a result, I can make the process of buying a new-build home from a builder smooth and stress-free.
A savvy negotiator
I can help you get those extra perks, amenities, and upgrades for less – or maybe even at now cost. Do you want upgraded counters or appliances in your new home or a price reduction on that backyard pool? Let me work for you to get the most for your dollar investment.
Familiar with current financing options
Builders may have a “preferred” lender that they will steer you toward. This lender may or may not offer the best options for your situation. I can provide the names of several lenders who can offer multiple loan options to perhaps better meet your needs.
Experienced with the ins-and-outs of new construction
Questions will inevitably come up during the home-building process. I can help answer these questions and/or find the answers to your questions. In addition, the builder and/or his agent might suggest that a home inspection isn’t necessary. I will explain the benefits of having a professional home inspection and help you locate a reputable home inspection company.
