• Will show you all the homes in the MLS, For Sale By Owner properties, foreclosures, even properties that are not on the market!
• Will tell you the price the sellers are asking for homes; will calculate the fair market value of the home for you, and assist you in developing an offering price by using comparable sales data.
• Will provide and interpret information on comparable homes that have sold in the area and help you formulate an offering price and negotiating strategy.
• Inform the Buyer about any defects or problems he/she has observed or discovered regarding the property.
• Prepare the offer to purchase in a manner which will protect the Buyers interest. Will provide proper disclosures regarding agency representation and any other matters as required by law.
• Develop negotiation strategies with the Buyer
• Will guide you through the entire negotiation process offering advice and information every step of the way!
• Will recommend title companies, inspectors, and other professional services you will need!
• Counsel the Buyer regarding the time requirements in the contract and encourage the Buyer to have professional inspectors inspect the property if the contract is accepted.
• Can tell you everything they can find out about the seller and their motivation for selling!
• Will keep any information about you confidential if it would weaken your negotiating position!
• "Thinks" in Buyer's terms (i.e.: Get the lowest possible price and best terms for the Buyer, not the Seller).

After The Offer To Purchase Is Accepted

• Will counsel the Buyer about home inspections, and provide the names of real estate inspectors. Will encourage the Buyer to be present during inspections.
• Will explain options available to the Buyer regarding items in the inspection report.
• Where appropriate, will notify the Seller or the Seller's Agent in writing of inspectors' findings and the Buyers choice of any options available to the Buyer.
• Maintain contact with the title company and mortgage company to insure that the Buyers interests are being protected.
• Will review the settlement statement with the Buyer at or before closing.
• Will attend the closing with the Buyer and be prepared to answer questions the Buyer may have.