Did you know it basically costs you nothing to be represented by a REALTOR® when purchasing a home?
Did you know that a REALTOR® can even negotiate with new home builders to get you discounts on a new home?
Did you know that not all real estate agents are REALTORS®?
A REALTOR is bound by the Texas Real Estate Commission's Code of Ethics requiring an agent to "put their client's best interests above all others". When a home is listed by a seller, the listing agent represents the seller - not you!
Consider the advantages of having a REALTOR® represent you. Here are just some the basic things your REALTOR® can do for you:
1. up an automatic search for homes that offer everything you are looking for;
2. Notify you when such a home becomes available, so that you don’t miss an opportunity to see it before it is sold;
3. Research communities and schools in the areas you are interested in;
4. Schedule appointments to see homes at your convenience, taking into consideration travel time between appointments and length of tours;
5. Obtain seller disclosures and facts regarding the property;
6. Prepare market and property analyses;
7. Research the market to ensure you make the appropriate offer the first time;
8. Negotiate the price and terms you want;
9. Determine discounts, upgrades and incentives currently available on new homes
10. Help you find the best mortgage rate and terms;
11. Locate professionals for inspections, pest control, home security and home warranties;
12. Monitor the transaction to ensure the closing process progresses in a timely manner, avoiding delays in closing;
13. Ensure you get the property tax exemptions available to you.
Why waste time calling different agents each time you want to see a home, when your REALTOR® can handle everything, basically at no cost to you?
All you have to do is to commit to your REALTOR® by signing a Buyer’s Representation Agreement so that he or she can be compensated for his/her time and efforts by the seller when you purchase a property.
I can't think of a better deal - can you?