negotiate: An Equal Level of Representation for Home Buyers - 03/16/09 11:14 PM
Great Article in the New York Times Friday, featuring a good friend and colleague of mine, Ira Freireich of Long Island, NY.
The article points out how many homebuyers are becoming more savvy and aware of how they can get the best level of representation in the real estate transaction: Exclusive … (3 comments)

negotiate: Questions for Buyer's Agents - My Responses - 04/18/08 01:10 PM
I don't know the specific origin of these questions, but Buyers ask them all the time. A wise homebuyer will ask these types of questions to any agent they interview.
Here are my responses to Buyers when I am provided with these questions: 
Do you spend 100% of your time representing … (2 comments)

negotiate: Ummel Case Juror Suggests "Buyers Agents Suck" - 04/17/08 01:57 PM
OK. Those weren't her words. Read this article from The Voice of San Diego (author, Kelly Bennett) and comment if you like.Here are a few quotes from the juror:
"After my seven days of realtor training (sitting in a court room), I may consider not using a realtor in my next purchase … (21 comments)

negotiate: What to do if an appraisal comes back low! - 04/11/08 11:08 PM
Suppose you are in a transaction and the appraisal comes back low. WHAT NOW?
As a Buyer, you have some options.
Contractually, in Utah, and if you have used the approved Real Estate Purchase Contract and included the Appraisal Contingency, here are your contractual options:2.4 Appraisal Condition. Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property   … (0 comments)

negotiate: What We Do For Salt Lake City Area Home Buyers - 01/12/08 11:57 PM
Will you be Buying a Home in Utah in the next 3 to 6 months?
Here's what an Exclusive Buyer's Agent can do for YOU:
We can help you find the right home We help you with the paperwork We tell you what comparable homes are selling for We keep you informed … (0 comments)

negotiate: The Appraisal Contingency - 05/17/07 11:04 AM
In Utah, THE APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY allows a Buyer to cancel the contract and have their Earnest Money returned, if the property under contract appraises for less than the contractually agreed price. This contingency has deadlines by which the appraisal and cancellation need to be made. 
Almost all Buyers should include this contingency … (1 comments)

negotiate: Three Good Reasons to Use an Exclusive Buyers Agent (EBA) - 05/07/07 11:48 PM
1. You Become A Client, Not A Customer
Without the benefits of using Homebuyer Representation as your Exclusive Buyers Agent, you become just a customer to the Seller and their agent. According to the National Association of Realtors, "As a customer, a buyer is not represented by an agent... the agent cannot … (2 comments)

negotiate: I have the best clients! - 05/04/07 07:43 PM
I had to post some comments from recent clients.
I have also posted them to my Testimonial Page.
Thanks Clients! I really enjoy working with you too!
"We wanted someone who would work with us and not be constrained or biased by their own listings or those from colleagues in their same office or group. … (2 comments)

negotiate: Exclusive Buyer's Agents mentioned in Kiplinger's Personal Finance - 04/02/07 02:29 PM
An article in the March 2007 edition of Kiplinger's Personal Finance shares some of the benefits of hiring an Exclusive Buyer's Agent. The point of the article (and it's title) was: Hire your own AGENT
Just as two sports teams would not use the same coach, and two parties with conflicting interests … (2 comments)

 
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