Considering buying a home? Here is one step you can't afford to skip!In hindsight, if not before, the value of having or not having your own representation will be abundantly clear, for better or worse. With your exclusive buyer's agent, you will get FAR more than you pay for, that is for certain. Just as most people who have no legal training would never choose to represent themselves alone in court - or who have no medical experience would never choose to operate on themselves - a smart buyer does NOT want to gamble with what may be one of the most important financial decisions of their lives.
The reality is that the seller most likely has an agent working for THEIR best interests. Don't find yourself at a disadvantage. Just like in a court room, there is a prosecutor working for the state. Savvy buyers understand that they want a professional making sure THEY are equally represented and protected. And best of all, in many cases we may even be able to negotiate all or part of the buyer's agent fee into the offer, just as we might negotiate for closing costs or a home inspection! Choosing the right agent to work on YOUR side when buying a home might be one of the most important financial decisions you make. So what are the benefits of working with a buyer's agent? They come down to four important things: education, counsel, advice, and judgment. EDUCATION We can educate you on the neighborhoods you’ll be living in, any environmental concerns in the area, and what you can expect to pay in insurance and other fees. We can teach you about what to look for throughout the walkthrough process, what loans might be available, and which homes are the best buys. COUNSEL We provide valuable referrals such as impartial, quality, pre-vetted home inspectors and other services to make sure you’re getting what you think you’re getting. We can walk you through the seller’s disclosure and warn you of things you need to watch out for or might need to negotiate fixed prior to closing. We put the offer in writing and help you fully understand counteroffers, making sure you’re including all the necessary terms so there are no surprises down the road. We can coordinate the many dates involved throughout the process, so that nothing falls through the cracks, delaying your closing. ADVICE When you work with a Buyer's Agent, you will gain access to MLS search listings. Not only that, you will learn of exclusive office listings early, before everyone else finds out about them! We’re able to provide loan options and lenders - not just one bank, but a variety that will meet your needs. And once you have your loan options, we can help you determine your budget and help you prequalify to make sure you fall in love with a dream you can actually afford. Buyer's agents can provide you with comparable sales information, known as CMA's, so that you have solid facts on which to base your offer - putting you on equal footing with sellers who have this information and hope you don’t! We can give you information on how sales prices and list prices relate to each other in your interested part of town. JUDGMENT Perhaps most of all, we can be your advocate, someone who knows the buying process and is watching out for your best interests. We can save you time by combing through dozens of listings to find good fits, so that you can spend your time actually looking at properties instead of generic sites like Zillow. We can help with the appraisal and title and abstracting process. And when you've found that perfect home, we have the negotiating skills to create a win-win situation, keeping the deal alive; and we stay by your side all the way through closing when emotions can run high and issues might (will inevitably!) arise. From the beginning of your search, until after closing on your dream property, the importance of working with a buyer's agent can’t be overstated. So now you know - don't miss out on what could be the most important early decision you make when buying a home!!! Get someone working on YOUR side. Contact Jacquelyn today to set up a no obligation, free consultation to learn more about the buying process. I look forward to meeting you! |
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Jacquelyn Duke, REALTOR® Licensed to Sell Real Estate in Iowa. 
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Realty One Group Impact
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If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. This information is believed to be true and accurate however can not be guaranteed by the listing firm or agent.
Disclaimer: The material on this site is solely for informational purposes. No warranties or representations have been made.
If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. This information is believed to be true and accurate however can not be guaranteed by the listing firm or agent.