How can a Real Estate Agent help me?
Whether you're in the market for a primary residence, an investment property or a second home, purchasing real estate involves many important considerations and decisions. A real estate agent can provide the focus, due diligence and expertise needed to help you find the home of your dreams.
A real estate professional will:
• Assist in determining how much house you can afford and help you get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a loan.
• Simplify your search by helping you define home and neighborhood criteria.
• Screen new listings daily and alert you of homes that match your criteria.
• Keep you abreast of local market conditions, so you can make informed decisions.
• Gather in-depth detail on each home, schedule tours and point out the advantages and possible drawbacks of each property.
• Work with you in drafting an appropriate offer and serve as your representative when presenting it to the seller.
• Negotiate a contract that considers your goals and leads to a successful closing.
• Personally refer you to proven service providers, such as inspectors, appraisers, title companies, warranty providers, insurance agencies, attorneys, carpenters, movers and more.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Real estate professionals can represent the buyer, the seller or both. When agents represent both parties, it is called dual agency. In some states, dual agency affects the real estate professional's fiduciary responsibilities to the seller. Keep in mind that real estate laws differ from state to state and even from locale to locale. For more in-depth answers, talk with a knowledgeable real estate professional and ask about local practices.
A Realtor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the business of buying a home. In fact, a licensed real estate professional provides much more than the service of helping you find the home of your dreams. Realtors are not just sales agents. We are expert negotiators, seasoned financial advisors and superb navigators around the local neighborhoods. We are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and must abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice enforced by the NAR. A professional Realtor is your best resource when approaching to buy a home
Let Tanja Milanovic Be Your Guide -
∙ Working with a Realtor will save you endless amounts of time, money and frustration.
∙ A local Realtor knows the housing market inside and out and will help you avoid many a “wild goose chase.”
∙ Tanja can help you with buying any house even if it is listed elsewhere, or is being sold by the owner directly.
∙ Realtor knows the best lenders in the area and will help you get pre-qualified for a mortgage.
∙ Being a local I am an excellent source for general information about the community, specific information about schools, churches , shopping, transportation, plus tips on home inspections and pricing.
∙ I am experienced at presenting your offer to the homeowner and can help you through the process of negotiating the best deal. I bring objectivity to the buying transaction and can point out advantages and disadvantages of a particular property.
REMEMBER, No Matter Where You Find Homes…
∙ In a local real estate magazine
∙ Via the Internet
∙ Other agents’ FOR SALE sign
∙ Other agents’ OPEN HOUSE
∙ From a friend
∙ A “For Sale by Owner” Sign
∙ Other agents’ exclusive listing
…I can sell any of them to you
Most importantly, I can negotiate offers for you. If you view a property with another agent, I can not represent you. If you see a sign, an open house, or even hear about a property, call me first and I will provide you with all the information on that property and make all the necessary arrangements for viewing
- How can a real estate agent help me?
- Seven steps to buying your home
- Searching for your dream home
- Making your home wishlist
- Opting for new construction
- How much can you afford?
- Loan Guide
