Buying Information

WHY DO I NEED A BUYER’S AGENT?

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life time. It is imperative that you have someone representing YOUR BEST INTERESTS. As well, you want someone who understands Calgary’s changing Real Estate market and the legalities of the Real Estate Purchase Contract. The 2008 Calgary market is going to be different from the previous years, find out how you can capitalize on the opportunity!!

BUYER’S AGENTS CAN PROTECT YOU AND GET YOU THE MOST HOUSE FOR YOUR MONEY

What if the house you were buying had defects that were not visible, how would you know?
What if the seller did not have the legal right to sell the property after you had already given them the deposit cheque, then what would happen?
What if there was a similar house on the market for less money, how would you know?
What if the lawyers don’t receive the documents in time for closing, what would happen on possession day?

These are just a few scenarios of everyday transactions that Tamara and the Central Calgary team deal with; WE TAKE THE STRESS AND WORRY OUT OF BUYING A HOME.

BUYER’S AGENCY EXPLAINED

What will Tamara and the Central Calgary Team do for you as your Buyer’s Agent?

First of all, we will provide you with FULL ACCESS to the www.centralcalgary.com website which will be a benefit to both of us, as it allows me to share all the tools of our business with you. Central Calgary will give you access to classified property information that you will see FIRST before it hits the MLS system.

It will be OUR RESPONSIBILITY to represent the SOLE INTERESTS OF YOU, THE BUYER. This includes SEARCHING for a home, NEGOTIATING the BEST PRICE and TERMS, and handling ALL the details from start to finish.

As your buyer’s agent Tamara and the Central Calgary team will:

Educate you on the buying process

REVIEW and EXPLAIN the home buying process from initial offer to the negotiations to the final signing to the possession of your new home.

Provide you with information regarding all properties

Complete daily searches for homes appropriate to your needs and budget
Instant notifications of ALL NEW PROPERTIES THAT MATCH YOU SEARCH CRITERIA
Availability to show you homes at your request

Assist you, upon request, in obtaining best available services for your Real Estate transaction

Lawyers
Mortgage Brokers
Home Inspectors
Movers
Surveyors

Advise prospective sellers and their brokerages that we will be representing you and negotiating on your behalf of you, the buyer.

At all times, demonstrate accomplished professional conduct for the most pleasant home buying experience.

Represent YOUR BEST INTEREST AT ALL TIMES, exercise my fiduciary duties: loyalty, obedience, competence, accountability, and disclosure.

MORE GOOD NEWS...

The services of a Buyer’s Agent are FREE, as the seller pays out two commissions on the sale of their home - one to the selling agent and one to the buyer’s agent. This is written in the listing contract and cannot be altered. If you waive your right to independent representation on a Real Estate transaction, you not only allow the seller’s agent to get paid double, but they have NO LEGAL OBLIGATION TO REPRESENT YOUR BEST INTERESTS.

WHAT DOES MY AGENT EXPECT FROM ME?

My ultimate goal is to get you the house that you want and to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with our services and you Real Estate transaction. I want you to be so pleased that you would not hesitate to refer Tamara and the Central Calgary team to your friends and family. I require a Buyer Brokerage Agreement be signed, which is a legal loyalty agreement; it ensures that we agreed to work together and that we will represent you in any Real Estate transaction for an appointed time. This agreement also ensures that we will be paid for our services to you once your deal closes. We expect open, honest communication, as we are true believers that good communication is the cornerstone to any successful relationship.

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