My Role as YOUR REALTOR

• Explain the many benefits of home ownership including tax benefits and equity accumulation.
• Explain the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and what it means to you.
• Explain the importance of being “pre-approved” for a mortgage and helping you find the lender right for you.
• Determine your priorities, wants and needs.
• Explain buyer representation, agency and fair housing.
• Explain the buying process.

• Conduct an area tour, if needed.
• Search the MLS for homes that match your criteria (including new and existing homes).
• Provide objective information about each home.
• Coordinate showings and make appointments to see all homes.
• Complete a “market evaluation” on properties that you are interested in to help you determine the market value.
• Obtain a copy of the “Seller Disclosure of Property Condition” report for your review.
• Explain “offer”, “counter offer”, and “acceptance” – what it means to you and why they must be in writing.

• Prepare the purchase contract in your best interest.
• Negotiate on your behalf.
• Obtain seller’s acceptance.
• Deposit your earnest money in RHR’s secure escrow account, unless otherwise agreed upon in the contract.
• Make sure loan application is pursued timely.
• Provide checklist for loan application and assist you with loan application details as needed.
• Follow through with your mortgage company to ensure timely closing of transaction.
• Arrange for appraiser to have access to the home.
• Arrange for home inspector and termite inspector to have access to the home.
• Set that all inspection deadlines are met.
• Negotiate items on the inspection form to your satisfaction.
• If a new home is your desire, I can assist with finding the right builder for you and help you with what to expect when building a home.

• Order home warranty, if applicable.
• Help you see that all repairs are complete.
• Communicate with closing attorney regarding deed preparation and other details necessary to ensure a smooth closing.
• Coordinate and schedule final “walk-through”.
• See that home owner’s insurance is forwarded to the lender and/or closing attorney.
• Obtain escrow check for closing.
• Conduct final walk through with you.
• Assist you with utility transfers.
• Attend closing.
• Keep you informed from beginning to end!!