Buyer Services

When beginning the preliminary stages of searching for a home, Theresa Grant will

• Interview the potential client to ask questions. This helps focus on the property type and style that best fits the Buyer's needs.
• Recommend lenders for prequalification and loan pre-approval. This not only helps determine the affordable price range to target but also is a strong negotiation tool when presenting an offer to a Seller.
• Counsel the Buyer regarding credit repair if necessary and explore alternate funding sources as needed.
• Email regular updates regarding properties new to the market that fits the Buyer's profile.
• Arrange showing appointments at appropriate times.
• Offer a Buyer-Broker contractual agreement.

At the time a selection is made, Theresa Grant will

• Prepare comparable sales data including  under-contract houses for value comparison.
• Counsel the Buyer regarding local practices and strategies for presenting a strong offer.
• Clearly explain all documentation as it is being prepared and presented for signature.
• Prepare all contract documents, disclosures, addendums, and supplemental forms.
• Present the offer to the Seller and/or Seller's agent in person or via fax, as available.
• Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

When escrow is opened, Theresa Grant will

• Determine what legal timelines apply and ensure that all parties abide by them.
• Review all supplemental documentation from escrow companies, title companies, and ancillary services such as inspection reports and warranties.
• Coordinate with inspectors, appraisers, repairmen, contractors, and miscellaneous outside sources for items agreed to in the contract.
• Counsel the Buyer regarding items that may come up in disclosures and inspections that could impact the value of the property or otherwise affect the purchase agreement.
• Refer the Buyer to appropriate parties such as inspectors, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals if a situation arises outside the scope of an agent's authority.
• Supervise repairs and improvements as called for under contract.
• Communicate clearly as information becomes available or questions are asked.

Prior to close of escrow, Theresa Grant will

• Accompany the Buyer for a final walk-through to verify the property condition.
• Coordinate with escrow, title, and the Buyer's lender to meet funding and recording deadlines.
• Re-confirm that all necessary documentation has been appropriately completed.

At close of escrow, Theresa Grant will

• Obtain all keys, openers, and security codes needed to access the house and distribute them to the Buyer.
• Thank the Buyer with a smile and be among the first to say "Welcome home!"