What Does a Real Estate Agent Do For Buyers?
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homebuyer education & consultation
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explain buyer & seller agency relationships
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discuss property types
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understands current loan programs & buyer financing
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help 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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research sellers property tax info
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research comparable sold properties make sure client is getting a fair price
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schedule & coordinates showings for buyers
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accompany buyers during visits, highlights pros and cons of property.
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investigates any unrecorded property easements
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verify homeowners association fees
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obtain a copy of hoa bylaws
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explain appraisal process and pitfalls
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explains property disclosures
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assist 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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explain and review purchase agreements and relevant contracts.
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ensure the buyer understands all terms.
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coordinate 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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get all repair agreements in writing
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confirm clear-to-close
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coordinate closing times & location
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verify title company has all docs
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remind seller agent to transfer utilities
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resolve any title issues before closing
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receive and carefully review closing docs
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confirm repairs have been made
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attends closing
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