What We Do As Your Buyer Agent

Information and Counseling

     Explain the Washington state law of real estate agency and how it applies to you in your Seattle area real estate transaction. We'll also explain how different relationships may affect the level and type of service you may receive from a Washington state real estate agent.
     Explain how we receive our commission, usually paid by the seller side of the transaction..
     Pledge absolute confidentiality to you.
     Counsel you regarding your financial qualifications and assist you in finding and working with a Seattle area mortgage lender.

Search for Property

     Discuss preferences in size, areas, styles, age, floor plan, and develop a property profile.
     Search the entire Western Washington real estate market as it applies to your specific search, including the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), properties for sale by owners, and new homes (where appropriate).

Contract Offer

     Analyze and compare your property selection with the market to determine the property's fair market value.
     Explain the choices available in each section of an offer to purchase and explain the alternatives available to you.
     Advise you to seek legal counsel where appropriate.
     Prepare the offer to purchase in a manner which will protect YOUR interest. Will provide proper disclosures regarding agency representation and any other matters as required by law.
     Develop negotiation strategies with you, including pre-set limits on key points of negotiation when you wish to do so.

After The Offer to Purchase Is Accepted, we will

     counsel you about the need for home inspections and encourage you to be present during inspections.
     explain options available to you regarding items in the inspection report.
     notify the Seller or the Seller's Agent in writing of inspectors' findings and your choice of any options available to you.
     maintain contact with the title company, escrow and mortgage company to confirm that your interests are being protected.
     review the settlement statement with you at or before closing.
     be there at escrow when you sign your documents and help resolve any issues that may arise.