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Buyer's Advisory - Why It's a MUST READ

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes BR564219000

Buyer's Advisory - Why It's a MUST READ

Monday morning I had the pleasure to read a blog post by Wanda Kubat-Nerdin entitled, "So tell me...is it safe to live here".  Not only was the post well written, but the trail of comments invaluable.

Buyers - when you are contemplating a home purchase, they best thing you can do is research your neighborhood.  Ask your agent for resources, not opinions.  By law, your REALTOR cannot say whether a neighborhood is "good" or "bad" or "safe" or "dangerous", but they CAN give you links and places to form your own views and beliefs.

Our brokerage issues a wonderful 9 page document entitled the Arizona Department of Real Estate BUYER ADVISORY.  At first glance it seems intimidating, but it is nicely laid out with a table of contents.  Here are some of the high points:

  • Common Documents a Buyer Should Review (Contract, Title, Inspections, etc)
  • Common Physical Conditions in the Property (Mold, Flood plains, etc)
  • Conditions Affecting the Area Surrounding the Property (like airport flight paths, crime stats, etc)
  • Other Methods to Obtain Information (Ask the neighbors!!)

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The most important thing about this document are the links.  There is so much information available to the public online!  Here are a few disclosure links you might like to investigate:

Remember, as a buyer, it is up to you to make conscious, informed decisions.  If you would like a copy of the complete Arizona Department of Real Estate BUYER ADVISORY, please email me, I'd be happy to send you a copy with live links.  Make an informed choice and be sure the home you're buying is "Home, Sweet Home" -- to YOU.

 

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If I can assist you in your home buying or selling in Marana, Tucson, Oro Valley, or Vail, please don't hesitate to call me!  Email at Cara@SWDeserthomes.com

Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes

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Comments (2)

Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Cara,

The buyers advisory is a great idea.  A nice item to include in your buyers package.

Jul 27, 2010 08:12 AM
Ken Barker Realtor® GRI, E-Pro Certified
Dilbeck Real Estate - Burbank, CA

Cara - I agree that you need to stay away from our opinion of the area and such and giving them places to catch the information is great. Obviously the internet. Police blotters is another source.
As to a buyer packet. It sounds like Arizona Buyer advisory is a great source.
We have a toolkit that we as agents can put in many docs that apply to the transaction. It is a great tool too.
It can become a book though.

Jul 27, 2010 04:23 PM