1) Learn, understand and be in tune with buyer’s needs
2) Provide guidance on location and neighborhood based on buyer’s needs
3) Provide guidance on pre-approval process from a mortgage lender
4) Help find a mortgage lender if needed
5) Enable pre-approval prior to making an offer
6) Educate buyer on end-to end home buying process
7) Identify, schedule and show homes that meet buyers’ criteria
8) Write & submit offers to purchase home
9) Guide buyers on implications if multiple offers expected
10) Strategize positioning of offer
11) Negotiate offer and repairs
12) Once in contract, send contract and deposit to the title company
13) Coordinate with lender and facilitate appraiser
14) Monitor loan process and communicate updates
15) Order termite and property reports and facilitate inspections
16) Schedule and attend on-site inspections with clients and vendors
17) Negotiate inspection repairs with listing agent and client
18) Order title and environmental report from title company
19) Communicate diligently with all parties through the escrow process and ensure smooth and timely closure of escrow
20) Celebrate success with buyer clients
