As you are probably feeling, buying a new home can be the most important decision of your lifetime. 

There are a ton of things to think about...location…price…size…resale value…and more.  Though we cannot take away that strain completely, we know how you feel, and we work with consumers like you every single day to make their purchase the best decision they ever made.  We encourage you to read more about our agent’s typical Standards of Practice below and register now to have one of our agents start working with you right away.



Standards of Practice for Buyers

Pre Showing

* Information on Broker Services
* Presented Discuss and understand Buyer’s Goals
* Present Buyer’s Agency Agreement
* Discuss Intermediary Relationship
* Discuss Importance of Pre-Qualification
* Discuss Financing Alternatives
* Explain to Buyer Option Period and Inspections
* Discuss Residential Service Contracts
* Review a Blank Contract and answer questions
* Give Buyer information on typical closing costs
* Present Plan of Action to buyer

Property Search

* Research all currently listed properties
* Display Buyer profile on “Help” board
* Review “expired” listings that match buyer profile
* Present Buyer profile at sales meeting
* Land use, zoning and utilities researched as necessary
* Make showing appointments as instructed
* Confirm or cancel appointments with Owners

Preparing Offer

* Review with Buyer the required Seller’s Disclosure
* Review Lead Based Paint and MUD disclosures if applicable
* Prepare a market analysis of the property
* Discuss Negotiation strategy
* Prepare the Offer
* Note personal property exclusions
* Attach all appropriate addenda
* Collect earnest money check made payable to Title Company
* Collect option money check made payable to seller
* Prepare estimated closing cost for Buyer
* Check offer for complete signatures and initials
* Give complete copy to Buyer
* Deliver offer to Listing Agent along with the Option check
* Review the offer with Listing Agent
* Insure Listing Agent can reach you with Seller’s response
* Remain available during negotiations
* Check that all forms are complete for contract
* Make sure all appropriate parties have a copy of the complete contract

Post Sale

* Sale in progress check list initiated
* Verify that Earnest Money is deposited with Title Company
* Assist Buyer in making a complete loan application
* Assist Buyer in selecting Property Inspector and scheduling inspection
* Present and review any Amendments during Option Period
* Insure any and all negotiations are concluded within Option Period
* Have Buyer review Title Commitment with Title Company
* Verify Lender has ordered appraisal
* Verify lender has all information for loan approval
* Verify loan approval
* Assist Buyer in arranging for Property insurance
* Coordinate Closing date with all parties
* Verify any required repairs have been completed
* Coordinate “Walk Thru” inspection by buyer
* Review HUD statement and Survey with Buyer
* Attend Closing with Buyer