House Hunting using a Tony Clark Realtors Buyer's Agent

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Buying a home is a

big decision and a personal one.

You need the right tools to find a home that suits your needs.

So you've decided to buy a home. Purchasing real estate is a complex and major transaction with many details to be handled. Depending on the laws in your state and the business arrangement you have with a licensed real estate agent, that agent may actually be negotiating for the seller, not you the buyer. The best way to be certain that an agent is working in your best interests is by signing a buyer representation agreement with an ABR designated agent with Tony Clark REALTORS.

What is a Buyer Representative?

A real estate buyer's representative represents the buyer who is purchasing property in a
real estate transaction. Research by the National Association of REALTORS has shown that
when a buyer's representative is used, the prospective buyer found a home one week faster
and examined three more properties than consumers who did not use a buyer's representative.

The buyer's representative works for, and owes fiduciary responsibilities to, the real
estate buyer and has buyer's best interests in mind throughout the entire real estate
process. A buyer's representative will:

Evaluate the specific needs and wants of the buyer and locate properties that fit those
specifications.
Assist the buyer in determining the amount that they can afford (pre-qualify), and show
properties in that price range and locale.
Assist in viewing properties -- accompany the buyer on the showings, or preview the
properties on behalf of the buyer to insure that the identified specifications are met.
Research the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help the buyer make an informed decision prior to making an offer to purchase the property.
Advise the buyer on structuring an appropriate offer to purchase the selected property.
Present the offer to the seller's agent and the seller on the buyer's behalf.
Negotiate on behalf of the buyer to help obtain the identified property -- keeping the
buyer's best interests in mind.
Assist in securing appropriate financing for the selected property.
Provide a list of potential qualified vendors (e.g. movers, attorneys, title company, etc.)
if these services are needed.
Most importantly, fully-represent the buyer throughout the real estate transaction.
THE BEST PART is...it's FREE

About the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC)

The Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council, REBAC, was founded in 1988 to promote superior buyer representation skills and services. An affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS since 1996, REBAC's membership now numbers well over 40,000 and is the worlds largest organization of real estate professionals concentrating on buyer representation. Members who meet all course and professional experiential requirements are awarded the ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), the only designations of their type recognized by NAR (National Association of Realtors).

The ABR designation is geared towards agents who wish to enhance their buyer representation skills, and provides proof to prospective buyer-clients of their proficiency at servicing the special needs of buyers. There are many ABR, Accredited Buyer's Representatives within the Tony Clark Team.Contact the Tony Clark team for details.

Questions? Contact the Tony Clark team