Buying a home is more complex than many people realize. That’s why it’s essential to find a trusted professional– an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)– to help you manage the process.
ASSIST IN FINDING THE RIGHT PROPERTY
- Clarify your property needs and wants
- Find appropriate available properties
- Set up an alert system notifying you of new listings that fit your requirements
- Provide access to any MLS-listed properties you want to view
- Network with other agents for properties not yet in MLS
- Aid in narrowing your search until you have identified your top choices
- Assist in evaluating the pros and cons of each property in terms of suitability, affordability, known material defects, and resale value
HELP ARRANGE FINANCING
- Assist in locating mortgage loan sources
- Discuss the differences between pre-qualified and pre-approved for a mortgage
- Support you in the home finance process
GUIDE YOU THROUGH MAKING AN OFFER AND REPRESENT YOU IN NEGOTIATIONS
- Assist you in getting the best property at the best price with the least amount of inconvenience based on current market conditions
- Prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) that evaluates what comparable properties are selling for so you can decide on an offering price
- Obtain and explain all required seller disclosure forms and ensure all appropriate forms are complete
- Educate you on the terms of the purchase contract and explain common contract contingencies
- Help create a negotiating strategy
- Write and present your offer; facilitate negotiations on any counteroffers until the contract terms are agreed upon
GET YOU TO CLOSING AND MORE
- Recommend inspectors, lenders, attorneys, and other professionals as necessary
- Request and negotiate any seller repairs and help ensure you meet all contract deadlines
- Advocate for you during the closing process, including coordinating communications
- Walk through the property with you prior to closing, ensuring it is in the same condition as when you entered the contract, if this is a term of your purchase contract
- Remain a lifelong trusted advisor regarding real estate questions, needs, or concerns
The Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) confers the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation, which is an official credential of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
