The Benefits of Representation

Congratulations! You’ve decided to purchase a home. This is an exciting time for you, and as a Coldwell Banker® Bainbridge Kaufman Sales Associate, we look forward to supporting you through this exciting journey.

To ensure this process is as enjoyable as it should be, we can offer you the following services:

• An overview of the entire home buying process so your journey will be clearly laid out and planned for you
• Assistance in determining your financial budget in order that you know exactly how much you can afford
• A comprehensive breakdown of the mortgage process so it is clear and easy to understand
• Proper guidance in gathering all the appropriate financial papers ensuring you are prepared when applying for a mortgage
• Multiple listings that will enable you to see every available property on the market
• Expert negotiation skills to get you the best possible price on your dream home
• Preparation and presentation of your offer
• Guidance through the closing procedures so all paperwork and transactions are successfully complete

How can Buyer Representation, or Buyer Agency, help you – the potential buyer? Read below to learn what Buyer Agency is all about.

Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR) is a designation awarded by the Real Estate BUYER’S AGENT Council, Inc. ( REBAC ) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ( NAR ).

The ABR designation, the benchmark of excellence in buyer agency service, demonstrates to clients that the agent has taken steps to continue their education in the field of buyer representation, and has the proven experience and training to deliver ethical and professional service to real estate buyers.

Buyer Agency System

Under this system, the selling Real Estate Broker represents and works for the Buyer in the purchasing of a home – as the Agent for the Buyer – and has a duty to represent the Buyer’s best interests, including:

* Negotiating the right price for the Buyer, and
* Structuring the transaction to the Buyer’s advantage

Here are three of the most important ways Buyer Agency works for you:

* Meaningful Savings Are Possible. We will help you negotiate to obtain the right price, terms, and conditions.

* You are Represented. As the Buyer Agent, we will do a comprehensive market analysis on the property you select. This will help you establish fair market value before an offer to purchase is made.

* You are Exposed to a Larger Market. In addition to MLS listed properties, our Buyer Agency System allows us to show you a wider variety of available homes, including unlisted properties – for sale by owners, foreclosure sales, and homes not yet on the market. In other words, you will have access to the TOTAL market.

Working with an Agent who represents and works for you has many other advantages:

Our Buyer Agency System is designed to allow the Home Buyer an opportunity to have an Agent represent him / her instead of the Seller.