From understanding the purchase contract, disclosures, pest report, zoning, permits, exclusions, requirements (and what isn’t required), to timeframes and timing, escrow, title and financing, you are best served having a solid team of professionals, who know exactly what they are doing, working for you.
Without having a Realtor on your side, you won’t have all the background, history and accurate data necessary for negotiating a solid deal.
Here are reasons you should use a professional:
- You’ll have access to a network of lending partners who deal with dozens of companies to assist in financing. Not only do they have access to the very best rates & terms, but they also know who will fund your exact situation.
- You will have inside information! Some of the best properties sell before they are ever advertised to the public. I know of properties available but not yet advertised.
- I’ll give you objective, detailed information about each property you may be interested in buying or selling and my expert opinion on its value. I am familiar with zoning, schools and neighborhoods, Santa Barbara micro-climates, utilities and community information, all of these things may help you make a more informed decision.
- Negotiating is more than just price, it includes financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of items. The purchase agreement is where I’ll really be able to help. I’ll make sure it provides an appropriate period of time to complete inspections and investigations of the property, walk you through which investigations and inspections are recommended and/or required and help to negotiate repairs or credit for items.
- Dealing with inspections for the general home, termites, dry rot, asbestos, foundtion, roof condition, septic tank, soil and well tests, just to name a few, can be a daunting task. I’ll assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do any required (or optional) investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary title report on the property.
- The escrow process can be a frustrating. If any paperwork is missing, incomplete or incorrect…a report, a signature, anything, escrow will be delayed and will not close. My team will be on top of your transaction every step of the way.
- When selling your home, I’ll provide you with an up-to-date comparative market analysis that includes competing properties on the market, what has been sold and the direction the market is headed in. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.
- Getting your house sold is both a science and an art. Let me help by making suggestions and/or arranging to improve curb appeal, landscape maintenance, clutter removal, depersonalization, staging and cosmetic work. You need a marketing plan including when, where and how (open houses, multiple online forums, print, word of mouth, etc.). My team will do all we can to see that your house sells fast and for the most money. *Statistics show that people who sell through a Realtor rather than for sale by owner, receive more money for their property.
- I’ll help you objectively evaluate any buyer’s proposal without compromising your financial position. The initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing and possible repair requests.