Are you ready to Buy a Home?

Finding and purchasing a home is a detailed process that demands time and dedication. I am
passionate about my work because it leads to the ultimate reward – handing you the keys to your dream
home. I am happy to talk through the several types of buyer representation I offer so we can find the one that
works best for you. [only use if exclusive buyer agency is authorized in your market] Exclusive Buyer
Representation is my preferred method of representing you. With an exclusive commitment, I can
dedicate substantial time and energy to helping you find and purchase a home. You become my highest
priority. But understand that I am willing to be retained to represent you on a nonexclusive basis. Either
way you retain me we do need to discuss how I will be paid for my services.

First, the brokerage itself and I personally are paid on a commission basis. That means that I only get paid if I
help you find a home you want to purchase, and the purchase happens. Unless and until that happens, no
payment is due. Even though I may not be paid, I will do a substantial amount of work trying to make your
home buying process a success. That starts with looking at properties to find one that is right for you. As
your agent, I will search listings and preview homes on my own to make sure I help you find that home.
Beyond that I will explain the home buying process, help you develop your goals, set expectations,
arrange a pre-approval with a lender, negotiate the purchase price, coordinate inspections, help
coordinate title insurance and other closing services, and manage a myriad of other details needed to
close the home efficiently and seamlessly.

Second, there are several ways in which I can be paid for my services. These include: a) the seller of the
property you are interested in has offered to pay a commission to the buyer’s broker; b) the seller has
not offered to pay a commission to the buyer’s broker, but we include that requirement as part of the offer you
make on the property; or c) the seller will not agree to pay a buyer’s broker commission, in which case you
would be responsible for paying me. Please note that my payment amount is not set by law and is
fully negotiable. The payment terms are in the buyer representation agreement that you would sign when I am
retained.

As your broker, we can help you to make informed and educated decisions. For example, we will prepare a
comparative market analysis to help you assess the market value of any particular property in which you are
interested. That market analysis will also help us negotiate the purchase price and terms most favorable
to you. As your broker we can recommend other professionals you may need for the home purchase
such as home inspectors, lenders, attorneys, insurance providers, movers, painters, and other local
support. Having a dedicated professional to advocate for you throughout the homebuying process is
a very worthwhile investment for you as you make one of the biggest purchases in life.

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