Real Estate Help in Central CT

The Key to Finding Your Way Home

Glastonbury, Portland, Middletown & Central CT

The Advantages of Using a Buyer Agent

Information You Should Know

In the past, when you worked with an agent to find a home, the agent almost always was employed by the seller. That meant that while you and the agent may have worked closely together, he or she had a fiduciary responsibility to always act in the best interest of the seller. Now you can put the agent squarely and exclusively in your corner.

The state of Ct wants you as a Buyer to be represented and before you look at homes with an agent, you are supposed to sign a Buyer Agency agreement. That agreement should be explained to you by your agent and can be signed for a day, a week, a month or any other time frame your are comfortable with. The agent also is supposed to give you a copy of that agreement.

I can offer you the opportunity to have your own Buyer's Agent. The concept is not new, but it is the only way you should be purchasing a home. I would be pleased to serve you in that capacity. That would mean we would enter into an agreement, and I would become your agent meaning I would work diligently to find your perfect home, keeping you informed of all new listings that come on the market that meet your criteria. I would be responsible only to you - not the seller. Under this relationship, we will be able to do all of the things listed below under buyer Agent.

Please Note: Real Estate fees are set with the builder/seller at the time the home enters the market. Therefore, when you work with an on-site agent, the builder/seller has already agreed to pay the fees for buyer's representation. If you do not exercise your right of buyer representation, you are leaving much of your advantage unused. When you work with me, there is never a charge for my service!

Services & Duties Provided	Seller Agent	Buyer Specialist
Arrange property showings	X	X
Assist with financing	X	X
Provide property data	X	X
Explain forms and agreements	X	X
Monitor closings	X	X
Prepare a property value study	X	X
Provide access to the entire market (listed and unlisted)		X
Promote and protect buyer's best interest; advise buyer		X
Negotiate the best price and terms for buyer		X
Point out reasons not to buy		X
Assist in the offer with buyer's best interest in mind		X
Keep buyer's bargaining position confidential		X
Research property for liens and original purchase price		X
Provide anonymity, if desirable		X
Put the buyer's interest first during the entire buying process		X

This comparison clearly demonstrates the value of the dedicated Buyer's Specialist representing the buyer, over the Seller Agent, who represents the seller only.

Our Home Buying Services!

We take the buying process as seriously as our buyers do, therefore we offer nothing but the highest quality of service to our clients. When you decide to purchase your home, make sure you hire someone whom you can trust and someone who wants to earn your business. Buying your home is one of the most important purchases you will make, so make sure you have the right agent who can provide you with the experience and the service you deserve.

When you understand current market conditions, you are better able to position yourself as a Seller. It helps to know if you are in a Seller's, Buyer's or Balanced market when setting your asking price. In a Buyer's market there is a lot more competition and Buyers have plenty of choices and room to negotiate, forcing you to be very competitive when setting your price.

Here are some of the steps I will take to find your perfect home:

Determine Your Wants and Needs
This is the single most important step. By asking you a series of questions I will establish what you are looking for. My goal is to not waste your time by looking at properties that are not in your price range or homes that don't meet you needs. Throughout the buying process I will maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests.

Help You Get Pre-Qualified
This step will show you how much you can afford. This is accomplished by speaking with your financial institution and establishing what monthly payments you will be comfortable with.

Home Shopping
We will use every available method to locate a property that matches your search parameters. This will include properties listed with our office, offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties. We will disclose all known facts about the property that are likely to affect your decision. When we find the home that meets your criteria, I will assist you in writing an offer and act as a liason between you and the seller.