What Does a Real Estate Agent Do For Buyers?
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Homebuyer education and consultation
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Explains buyer and seller agency relationships
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Discuss property types
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Understands current loan programs and buyer financing
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Helps obtain mortgage pre-approval
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Conducts thorough property search based on buyer criteria
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Explains current market conditions
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Researches sellers property tax info
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Researches comparable sold properties to ensure a fair price
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Schedules and coordinates showings for buyers
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Accompanies buyers during visits, highlights pros and cons of property
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Investigates any unrecorded property easements
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Verifies homeowners association fees
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Obtains a copy of HOA bylaws
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Explains appraisal process and pitfalls
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Explains property disclosures
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Assists in preparing and submitting offers
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Presents offers to seller agent
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Obtains and presents pre-approval letters and credible financing to seller agent
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Offers experience in negotiating offers
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Explains and reviews purchase agreements and relevant contracts
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Ensures the buyer understands all terms
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Coordinates inspections
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Explains inspection report to the buyer
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Negotiates inspection requests with the seller agent
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Gets all repair agreements in writing
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Confirms clear-to-close
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Coordinates closing times and location
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Verifies title company has all docs
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Reminds seller agent to transfer utilities
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Resolves any title issues before closing
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Receives and carefully reviews closing docs
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Confirms repairs have been made
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Attends closing
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