Your Advocate at every stage of the homebuying journey!

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While a buyer may only purchase a few homes in a lifetime, I navigate these transactions on a daily basis to help my clients find their place in the world. Here’s how I will advocate for your best interests across the homebuying process.

1. IDENTIFY YOUR WANTS & NEEDS:
   • Review Buyer Representation Agreement that outlines my contractual responsibilities to you, which includes reasonable care, undivided loyalty, and confidentiality. This must be signed in advance of our first appointment.
     
     
   • Evaluate properties available within your budget, recommend lenders and attorneys, share down payment and closing costs, and help secure a mortgage pre-approval.
     
     
   • Provide an overview of current market conditions and how they impact the purchase process.
     
     
   • Tailor a customized search strategy based on your timeline, market conditions, and available inventory.
     
     
2. PROVIDE ACCESS TO HOMES THAT MEET YOUR CRITERIA:
   • Use Compass Collections to curate listings based on your preferences that you can save and comment on in real-time.
     
     
   • Provide you with access to off-market Compass Private Exclusive listings.
     
     
   • Review all properties prior to showing, disclose and confirm all compensation being offered by Listing Broker or Seller, if any.
     
     
   • Provide data on the neighborhood. Record your likes and dislikes to refine our future searches.
     
     
3. EVALUATE THE PROPERTY:
   • Assess the condition of homes.
     
     
   • Gather and provide all property condition information and other reports/disclosures that the seller needs to provide.
     
     
   • Identify if the property has a homeowner’s association.
     
     
   • Organize a list of professionals to provide more information.
     
     
4. CRAFT YOUR OFFER & LEAD NEGOTIATIONS:
   • Prepare a competitive offer you are comfortable with based on a comparative market analysis, budget, and contingencies.
     
     
   • Draft and review offer documents that are accurate and protect your interests.
     
     
   • Submit your offer and manage any counter-offer scenarios.
     
     
   • Negotiate with the listing agent to reach mutually acceptable terms.
     
     
   • Plan for contingencies like home inspections, appraisals, and financing.
     
     
5. FACILITATE HOME INSPECTION, DISCLOSURES, REPORTS, & REPAIRS:
   • Arrange home inspections.
     
     
   • Assist with inspection issues, due diligence and follow up; provide recommendations of professional vendors.
     
     
   • Gather information related to zoning, permits, title, and more.
     
     
   • Negotiate repairs or credits as needed.
     
     
   • Coordinate the transaction to ensure compliance with contract timelines and terms.
     
     
6. CLOSE ON YOUR NEW HOME:
   • Lead final walk-throughs, confirm if the property’s condition is as agreed upon, including the completion of any post-inspection repairs.
     
     
   • Coordinate closing by liaising with the attorney, title company, lender, and listing agent.
     
     
   • Confirm insurance, utilities and other services are set to transfer to you upon closing.
     
     
7. STAY IN TOUCH BEYOND THE TRANSACTION:
   • Check in on how you’re enjoying your new home.
     
     
   • Provide local recommendations and update you on new businesses, exclusive local events, or housing developments in the community.
     
     
   • Share relevant market updates and trends.

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