10 Things Real Estate Agents Do For Buyers

1. Your WRG Agent can help you get a Mortgage. Based on your goals and needs, your Agent can recommend mortgage brokers will best help you.

2. Narrow down your search on the right location and properties. The MLS has thousands of local listings. Your Agent will narrow down the search fields based on what is specifically important to you, and help you find “The One”.

3. Draft up a solid offer. You want the best deal possible. You also want your offer to stand out so that another buyer isn’t selected. There is much more to the offer than the Sales Price! The terms of the sale and the fine details are usually the small differences that allow one offer to be selected over another.

4. Negotiate a good price. Simply said, you want the best deal and price. Negotiations are an area where your WRG Agent can excel!

5. Attend the inspection. There is value in home inspections. Your Agent can recommend several reputable companies that are able to do a thorough job of inspecting and documenting/describing repairs and deficiencies.

6. Negotiate Home Inspection Repair Requests. The negotiations don’t stop at the initial offer. During the contingency period, your Agent can negotiate any of the findings in the inspection. The seller may be willing to make repairs or negotiate an appropriate dollar amount to offset any impending repairs.

7. Recommend Professionals. Home Inspectors, Contractors, Lenders, Home Warranty Companies, Title, Escrow and more. Your Agent has a solid list of contacts to recommend.

8. Communicate with Sellers Agent. Your Agent will communicate all pertinent information throughout the transaction. Ongoing communication leads to smooth transactions that everyone can feel good about.

9. Monitor your mortgage commitment. Your Agent will work closely with your lender to make sure everything is progressing at the right pace. From the first point of contact with your mortgage company, to the closing table, your Agent is with you every step of the way.

10. Help you navigate the escrow and closing process. There is a lot that happens during escrow and before closing. Your WRG Agent will make sure that it is as smooth and easy to understand the entire time.