What Does Realty Legacies Do For Buyers?

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1. Schedule time to meet buyers.

2. Prepare buyers guide and presentation.

3. Meet with buyers and discuss their goals.

4. Explain buyer and seller agency relationships.

5. Discuss different types of financing options.

6. Help buyers find a mortgage lender.

7. Obtain pre-approval letter from their lender.

8. Explain what you do for buyers as a realtor.

9. Provide an overview of current market conditions.

10. Explain your company’s value to the buyer.

11. Discuss earnest money deposits.

12. Explain home inspection process.

13. Educate buyers about local neighborhoods.

14. Discuss foreclosures and short sales.

15. Gather needs and wants of their next home.

16. Explain school districts effect on home values.

17. Explain recording devices during showings.

18. Learn all buyer goals and make a plan.

19. Create an internal file for buyers’ records.

20. Send buyers homes within their criteria.

21. Start showing buyers homes that they request.

22. Schedule and organize all showings.

23. Gather showing instructions for each listing.

24. Send showing schedule to buyers.

25. Show up early and prepare for the first showing.

26. Look for possible repair issues while showing.

27. Gather buyer feedback after each showing.

28. Update buyers when new homes hit the market.

29. Share knowledge and insight about homes.

30. Guide buyers through their emotional journey.

31. Listen and learn from buyers at each showing.

32. Keep records of all showings.

33. Update listing agents with buyer’s feedback.

34. Discuss home owner’s associations.

35. Estimate expected utility usage costs.

36. Confirm water source and status.

37. Discuss transferable warranties.

38. Explain property appraisal process.

39. Discuss multiple offer situations.

40. Create practice offer to help buyers prepare.

41. Provide updated housing market data to buyers.

42. Inform buyers of their showing activity weekly.

43. Update buyers on any price drops.

44. Discuss MLS data with buyers at showings.

45. Find the right home for buyers.

46. Determine property inclusions and exclusions.

47. Prepare sales contract when buyers are ready.

48. Educate buyers on sales contract options.

49. Determine need for lead-based paint disclosure.

50. Explain home warranty options.

51. Update buyer’s pre-approval letter.

52. Discuss loan objection deadlines.

53. Choose a closing date.

54. Verify listing data is correct.

55. Review comps with buyers to determine value.

56. Prepare and submit buyer’s offer to listing agent.

57. Negotiate buyers offer with listing agent.

58. Execute a sales contract and disclosures.

59. Once under contract, send it to the title company.

60. Coordinate earnest money drop off.

61. Deliver copies to mortgage lender.

62. Obtain copy of seller’s disclosure for buyers.

63. Deliver copies of contract/addendum to buyers

64. Obtain a copy of HOA bylaws.

65. Keep track of copies for office file.

66. Coordinate inspections with buyers.

67. Meet the inspector at the property.

68. Review home inspection with buyer.

69. Negotiate inspection objections.

70. Get all agreed upon repair items in writing.

71. Verify any existing lease agreements.

72. Check in with the lender to verify loan status.

73. Check on the appraisal date.

74. Negotiate any unsatisfactory appraisals.

75. Coordinate closing times and locations.

76. Make sure all documents are fully signed.

77. Verify title company has everything needed.

78. Remind buyers to schedule utilities.

79. Make sure all parties are notified of closing time.

80. Solve any title problems before closing.

81. Receive and review closing documents.

82. Review closing figures with buyers.

83. Confirm repairs have been made by sellers.

84. Perform final walk-through with buyers.

85. Resolve any last-minute issues.

86. Get CDA signed by brokerage.

87. Attend closing with buyers.

88. Provide home warranty paperwork.

89. Give keys and accessories to buyers.

90. Close out buyer’s file with brokerage.

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