buyers agent: Taking the fear out of buyer agency agreements - It's all about YOU! - 11/10/08 04:53 AM
So much confusion abounds in regards to buyer brokerage agreementsand most of that is because of the lack of explanation that the agreement(contract) is not about the agent or the brokerage. Here's a revelation:
It's all about you!
The buyer agency & brokerage agreement protects and serves you in many ways: … (22 comments)
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buyers agent: Macomb County MI real estate - Your agent can narrow down your search for foreclosures only. - 08/21/08 05:36 AM
To my knowledge, there isn't a way for buyers searching the internet (Realtor.com, Homegain, the local MLS feed) to enter search criteria for bank owned homes (foreclosures) only.In Macomb County MI there are 2 Multilist data sources: Mirealsource™ and Realcomp™. Some real estate agents belong to one. I pay dues and … (8 comments)
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buyers agent: 200 square feet less? Thousands of dollars. A buyers agent? Priceless. - 05/13/08 09:10 AM
***Shameless self promotion of the value of a buyer agent ahead***I've been having a wonderful time over the last couple of weeks with young buyer clients. They are first time home buyers in Macomb County. The interaction has been very good. They are such a nice young couple, eager, and knowledgable. … (22 comments)
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buyers agent: Cookie cutter subdivisions & online "value" guess-timates - 04/05/08 05:45 AM
A buyer client was wandering around the Internet the other day and called me asking about a home for sale that he saw on one of those real estate sites that also provide online value estimates.
He was excited because one of the homes we are viewing this afternoon … (16 comments)
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buyers agent: The truth about "Zero Down" advertising - 03/25/08 05:46 AM
In the Metro Detroit area the popularity of FHA and VA mortgages is higher than I have witnessed in years. One of the reasons for the increasing use of these mortgages is the potential for the borrower to acquire a home for no money down.
"Teaser" ads that I'm seeing in … (15 comments)
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buyers agent: Ignore the pre-approval amount - what payment are you comfortable with? - 03/16/08 06:24 AM
I was chatting with a young man the other day that is beginning his home search and we were discussing mortgage pre-approvals. He and his wife had talked with a mortgage lender previously and had been given an amount that they were qualified to purchase.
My comment to him was … (22 comments)
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buyers agent: Feedback after viewing a home - from a buyers agent perspective - 03/09/08 07:10 AM
I have decided to make this a public post, so that home sellers could see why there willbe times they won't receive detailed feedback after showings, and for home buyers to know thatthe art of negotiations is an area that buyers agents pride themselves on.************************************************************************I could spend an hour today commenting … (30 comments)
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buyers agent: "For personal safety reasons I do not meet for the first time at a vacant home" - 02/11/08 05:29 AM
There has been much written about the dangers of being a real estateprofessional today and real life situations that sadly have turnedout tragically. Please use my personal "script" - it works and Idon't feel the least bit tempted by the unknown caller or guiltyfor saying it. Repeat after me: "For personal … (36 comments)
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buyers agent: "The Process": An explanation for first time home buyers in Michigan - 12/29/07 07:19 AM
In other areas of the country after you’ve come to a written agreement with the seller of the home you wish to purchase and the processing of the transaction begins it is called “in escrow”. In Michigan we call the work that takes place “The Process.” Ok, not too original, but … (14 comments)
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buyers agent: What you see is what you get - no kidding! - 12/28/07 06:04 AM
Have you looked at my photo? It isn’t a glamour shot. No fancy “make me look gorgeous for the moment” photo. I’m in my late 40’s and don’t try to hide it. Yet. ( I reserve the right to do so at a later date.) I haven’t had time for … (28 comments)
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buyers agent: Be a good neighbor - overprice your home! - 11/17/07 04:57 AM
In Macomb County Michigan there are a few things that you can do that will make you popular with your neighbors.
Be helpful to your neighbors.
Keep the outside of your home well maintained.
Don't be the "nosy" neighbor.
Put your home up for sale and overprice it.
How does overpricing your home help … (35 comments)
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buyers agent: The skinny on buying a HUD home in Macomb County. - 11/16/07 06:06 AM
In Michigan there is a new company handling the HUD homes that are for sale and the processing of bids on these homes.
The process hasn't changed for the home buyer and many times I'm asked "How hard it is to buy a HUD home in Macomb County?"
It isn't difficult at … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Michigan home buyers - You have the right to remain silent. - 11/04/07 04:21 AM
As your buyers agent I have many responsibilities. One of myduties is to negotiate on your behalf when you've chosen thehome you want to purchase.When we are out viewing homes that you have expressed an interest in most of the time the sellers of the home are not present. The agent that … (14 comments)
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buyers agent: From the "Buying a Home" series of articles -- What is RESPA? - 10/22/07 06:10 AM
As home buyers begin their online search for information in regards to thehome purchase process they will be confronted with terms that many havenot seen before. One of these terms is RESPA.Here is the definition you would find if you landed on the HUD website:The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) … (4 comments)
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buyers agent: Priceless advice - K.I.S.K. - 10/06/07 10:24 AM
In the real estate industry, especially in my real estate market in Macomb CountyMichigan, we are often called for feedback from a sellers agent after viewing homes with our buyer clients. I do my best to return those calls quickly, as I know that the shoe is often onthe other foot and my seller … (36 comments)
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buyers agent: Home buyers - Why do I invite you to my office? - 09/29/07 05:15 AM
If you are thinking about purchasing a home and have inquired about my service to you asa home buyer I will more than likely ask thatour first meeting place be at my office. There are a few exceptions to our first "gettingto know you" meeting at my office. If you are relocating … (11 comments)
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buyers agent: Go ahead, pinch me! - 09/19/07 06:25 AM
We've all come across those homes while house hunting that scream"Get me out of here". Whether it's the clutter, the pet odors, the dirtthat you don't want to see anymore of or a combination of all of thesethings there is on occasion going be a home that you want to exit quickly.Thankfully there … (16 comments)
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buyers agent: A buyers agent is an understanding agent. - 09/13/07 06:29 AM
Home buyers today are more educated about thehome buying process than they were years ago.They hear the term "buyers agent"and have an understanding of whatthat means and how that benefits themduring the entire home purchasetransaction.In Macomb County Michigan I'm findingthat future buyers are asking aboutbuyers agency and representation uponour first contact more … (20 comments)
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buyers agent: Tim & Jeni Baldwin epitomized "Location, Location, Location" buyers - a true story. - 09/05/07 05:57 AM
I would like to introduce you to Tim and Jeni Baldwin and Carol, Jeni's mom. (It was nice meeting you today Carol!)
Tim and Jeni graciously gave me permission to tell you their story about their first home purchase. They were also wonderful sports about having their photos taken without any notice … (26 comments)
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buyers agent: What benefit do I bring to you as a buyers agent? - 08/13/07 07:57 AM
Do I need a buyers agent when I am starting the home buying process?
This is a question I am asked frequently and although there are wonderful articles written about the role of a buyers agent I wanted to write about what I do personally when I represent a buyer in their … (6 comments)
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