If you are currently in the market to purchase a home, you may be interested in how a REALTOR can help you. You are about to make a great investment of both money and time. I have a wealth of experience helping buyers like you make sound, informed decisions.

Here are some ways that a real estate professional can help you:

• Agents can help establish a plan for a home that fits your needs. Style, size, amenities, and other preferences will help determine what kind of home is best suited for you.
  
• They will help you to determine realistic spending limits. They can often explain alternative financing options or introduce you to a mortgage counselor. Agents can arrange to have you "pre-approved", which can help improve your positioning in negotiations.
  
• Their access to all home listings within the multi-listing system enables them to evaluate based on your affordability and the qualities you desire.
  
• They have access to information on taxes, real estate values, utility costs, and municipal services, all of which can aid you in your decision to buy.
  
• They can work for you as a buyer's agent, helping to negotiate the best terms and price for you. Ask if your agen is an ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative)  This means that they have special training in representing buyer's.
  
• They can make you comfortable with the closing process and they will obtain closing figures in advance for your review.
  
• They can recommend home inspectors, pest inspectors, and surveyors, and can help arrange inspections.

These are just a few ways that a quality real estate agent can help you in your journey towards buying your  home. More information for first time buyers can be found on my website or by calling me directly. I'm confident that I can provide the kind of exceptional service that will make this process an exciting one. Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me with any questions you may have.

Need help solving your real estate puzzle?  Make An Intelligent Move and Call Richard Ives for all of your real estate needs.

www.richardives.remax-ni.com/

Richard Ives, ABR, e-PRO, SRES, AHWD, RECS Broker/Instructor

Make An Intelligent Move with Richard Ives

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