1. Locating suitable properties.
2. Previewing properties.
3. Verifying the properties' condition.
4. Suggesting necessary inspections by experts.
5. Helping buyers determine what they can afford.
6. Verifying property taxes and utilities.
7. Verifying the value of the property.
8. Advising clients on structuring an offer.
9. Presenting the offer to the sellers' representative.
10. Negotiating favorable contract terms for the buyer.
11. Explaining legal documents needed for closing and helping secure them.
12. Assisting in securing financing.
13. Assisting buyers and their attorney in clarifying title, zoning, building codes, and access easements.
14. Referring them to qualified vendors.
15. Analyzing the future salability of the property.
The specialty of buyer's representation not only requires knowledge of real estate markets and transactions, but insight into consumer behavior. The goal of a buyer's representative is to find the perfect point of connection between the homes available in the market and the needs and financial capacity of the buyers. Organizations such as the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTOR®'s Real Estate Buyer's Agency Council, which has more than 40,000 members, offer specialized training and designations for those who work with buyers.
REALTOR®.org
If you are interested in purchasing Alpharetta Real Estate, take advantage of our Smart Buyer Program!
Purchase Price | Your Buyer Credit |
$135,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000 $1,000,000 | $50 $275 $1,025 $1,775 $2,525 $3,275 $4,025 $4,775 $5,525 $7,025 $8,525 $10,025 $11,525 $13,025 |
*All figures are based on a seller paying a 3% Buyers' Agent commission. Commissions are not set by law and are negotiable between buyer and seller. *Credit subject to lender approval. Credit paid only at closing and identified on the HUD-1 statement. A buyer agreement with Help-U-Sell North Metro must be in place. Not available on Help-U-Sell North Metro listed properties. *Based on sharing $0.50 of every dollar of earned commission after the first $3,950. |