- Qualify the buyer for Conventional, FHA, VA and other special financing to determine the maximum mortgage a lender will allow the buyer to handle and find the payment the buyer will be comfortable with. Thus, you are able to find the best home in the shortest time;
- Determine the needs and preferences of the buyer by conversations and actual showings;
- Locate homes available in the style, price, and location, for the buyers to preview, through the use of the Multiple Listing Service, Island Land Company’s current listing inventory and networking with agents from other companies;
- Help determine the most economical type of financing to meet the buyer’s individual needs;
- Assist the buyer in making a decision and prepare the contract offer for presentation to the seller(s);
- Help the buyer and the seller come to terms that are mutually beneficial;
- Negotiate fairly the differences you (the buyer) and seller have about your offer, presenting an objective, third party viewpoint;
- Keep up-to-date with the best financing available;
- Help buyer arrange financing specifically tailored to your needs.
- Handle any and all complications that occur throughout the home buying process, from before the contract to after the close of escrow;
- Help buyer and seller arrange the closing and help synchronize buyer and seller transactions;
- Check back with you periodically to make sure you’re satisfied with your new home;
- Work full-time, ALL THE TIME, to find the home of your expectations.
