Thinking of Selling or Buying a home or investment property? Contact me today and I will send you FREE "Market Graphs"

Buyers Want Your Home for as Little as Possible.
Are you thinking of selling your home? You should know exactly what it's worth before making such an important decision.
Find Out More >
View All Offers >

We would wholeheartedly recommend Mike Smith
One of the best decisions we have made during the past year was the decision to list our house for sale with Mike Smith
Richard & Nancy Prout
Read Quote >

Compare three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's free.

Find Out More >
Download Now >

Mike Smith is one of The Top Selling Real Estate Experts™
Find Out More >

See the nation's top rated reports for Schools in Eugene, Springfield and Lane County >

Coming Soon
Find Out More >

Welcome > For Buyers > Why Buyers Choose Mike Smith ...

Buying a Home Requires Many Difficult Decisions. Make Sure Your real estate agent is a Top Local Expert.

Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing one you like.

As a top Eugene, Springfield and Lane County area real estate agent, here is how I will guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes and financing, to making sure the final contract is in your best interest:

- You will have full access to ALL homes available on the Eugene, Springfield and Lane County market, even listings not yet on the MLS, through my professional Oregon real estate affiliations.

- My expert local knowledge of the Eugene, Springfield and Lane County area should be invaluable to you, not just in terms of real estate, but also schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

- Every local real estate market absolutely has its own trends and opportunities. This can vary greatly, even one neighborhood to the next. Eugene, Springfield and Lane County is no different! It's my job to steer you into opportunities and out of traps.

- What is the true market value of the home you are interested in? Is it priced too high? Is it a bargain that you should jump on? I help home buyers make decisions like this every day, and I'll make sure that YOU get the best value for your money.

- Negotiating with sellers can be stressful. I will help you negotiate, so that the final contract includes your best possible terms and conditions.

- You should know absolutely everything about the property you are buying! You and I will view every home that you are interested in, together. And prior to closing I will make you fully aware of any and all inspections available to you.

- Have confidence when signing documents. Contracts are full of complicated terms and clauses that can greatly affect your future life in your new home. I will give you the full benefit of my real estate knowledge and experience.

Let me represent your best interests in your search for a new home in the Eugene, Springfield and Lane County area. While you can see a million homes on the web, actually buying your home is another matter entirely. Buyers beware!

Ask me any question about buying a home in Eugene, Springfield and Lane County. It's my job to help you! There's no obligation, and I promise to respond quickly...

	About You
* Your Name:
* Your Email Address:
Your Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:
	About Your Move
When Are You Moving?
Where Are You Moving?
	About Your Home Search
Your Price Range?
Number Of Bedrooms?
Number Of Bathrooms?
Home Size In Square Feet?
	Additional Info
Please Enter More Details, Along With Any Comments, Concerns, Or Questions:
Send Latest Listings:
Send Latest News:

*Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Quick Response Guarantee >
Your Privacy Is Guaranteed >
Free & Without Obligation >

Buyer Services Guarantee

This Buyer Services Guarantee is my commitment to offer the services stated below as part of your representation agreement.

1. BUYER COUNSELING SESSION	I will conduct a buyer counseling session to discuss your needs and goals, and to plan the search for your property.
2. BUYER AGENCY ALTERNATIVES	I will discuss agency alternatives for you and the sellers.
3. BUYER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT	I will present and explain to you the representation agreement and the special services and benefits it offers.
4. RE/MAX INTEGRITY HOMEBUYER GUIDEBOOK	I will provide you with a copy of the Homebuyer Guidebook and explain how you can use it as a road map through the home-buying process.
5. FINANCING PRE-QUALIFICATION	I will arrange a pre-qualification or pre-approval appointment with a reputable lender to identify your range of affordability, and to increase your negotiating strength.
6. RE/MAX INTEGRITY TEAM SEARCH	I will present your property-search criteria to our local RE/MAX Integrity sales team. Our goal is to present you, when possible, with properties as they debut or before they appear on the open market.
7. PROPERTY SHOWING	I will show you properties that meet the criteria you have selected.
8. PROPERTY EVALUATION	I will discuss the positive and negative features of a property that may affect its value and future sales.
9. PROPERTY DISCLOSURE	I will review with you all inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property and disclose all physical defects of the property that are known to us.
10. REVIEW OF WRITTEN SELLER DISCLOSURE	I will thoroughly review with you the seller's written discloser statement to enable you to accept or specify the remedy for any fault disclosed.
11. APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY	I will explain to you the option of an appraisal contingency.
12. HOME WARRANTY	I will explain to you the option of a home warranty plan to reduce your risk of repair when purchasing a property.
13. BUILDING & TERMITE INSPECTIONS	I will recommend that you obtain professional building and termite inspections.
14. ESTIMATE OF FUNDS REQUIRED	I will provide you with a preliminary estimate of closing costs and down payment requirement anticipated in the transaction.
15. OFFER PREPARATION	I will prepare a written offer on the property you choose to purchase with terms approved by you.
16. BUILDING & TERMITE INSPECTION REMEDIES	I will work with you to request the Seller to remedy the items you specify after your review of the building and the termite inspection reports, as your Offer to Purchase specifies.
17. NEGOTIATION STRATEGY	I will prepare a negotiation strategy for the property you have selected, including a Competitive Market Analysis and advice on the initial price and terms to offer, where permitted.
18. OFFER PRESENTATION	I will endeavor to present your purchase offer directly to the seller in the presence of the listing associate.
19. WALK-THROUGH	I will accompany you on a thorough walk-through of the property (if one is provided for in the sale contract) before closing, and I will assist you in dealing with any problems discovered during the walk-through.
20. CLOSING THE SALE	I will monitor and inform you of the progress of the purchase agreement, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction.
21. AFTER-SALE SERVICE	I will contact you after the closing to follow up on remaining details or service needs.
22. SERVICE SATISFACTION SURVEY	I will provide you with a confidential opportunity to give an evaluation of our services.

School Reports in Eugene, Springfield and Lane County, Oregon

"A model of how the Internet can facilitate the process of deciding where to send your children to school"
- America's Best School Profiles by
The Heritage Foundation

Oregon Public, Private and Charter Schools: Compare them using these top-rated, comprehensive reports.

Schools in Eugene, Springfield and Lane County

Closing or Settlement >Real Estate Repairs

In most real estate transactions there are a few responsibilities that the sellers need to handle before the closing, such as repairs and termite extermination. The deadline for completing these obligations usually coincides with the actual closing. Many sellers barely make that deadline. Those who wait until the last minute to handle these matters may miss the deadline altogether or pay high rates in order to get a plumber, roofer or electrician on an emergency basis.

Your buyers will probably get a structural inspection done after the contract is ratified. Within 10 days of the contract's acceptance by all parties, the pest inspection should be scheduled. Even though sellers usually know well in advance what is needed, they sometimes put things off until the buyers have finalized the loan approval process. Since these repairs will have to be made anyway, it is a good idea to get them done promptly.

	See All Tips In The "Closing or Settlement" Category >
	See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Q	According to Feng Shui, the art of home placement, what five elements are needed in a harmonious environment?
A	Wood, fire, earth, metal and water must be balanced to create a happy, prosperous home.
See More Real Estate Trivia >

Mike Smith, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Eugene, Springfield and Lane County, Oregon home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Mike Smith
RE/MAX Integrity
4710 Village Plaza Loop
Eugene, OR. 97401
Phone: 541-284-8047
Fax: 541-302-4899
Cell: 541-954-4946
Home: 541-726-8000
Email: mikesmithbroker@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Mike Smith is one of the top Agent's in the Eugene/Springfield area. With over 20 years of Real Estate experience, he has a proven track record that few agents can match! Experienced affiliates work with Mike to provide SUPERIOR SERVICE. They free Mike to spend more time with YOU! State of the art computers and other technologies allow Mike to provide fast, efficient, knowledgable, service to his clients! Mike's credentials include. CCIM Canidate, Vast knowledge of 1031 Tax Deferred and Reverse Exchanges, Specializing in Residential, Multi Family Investments, Development Land, and Farms/Ranches Serving Lane and South Linn Counties

www.mikesmithbroker.com is brought to you by Mike Smith
NUMBER1EXPERT™ in real estate for Eugene, Springfield and Lane County, Oregon

Read Mike Smith's Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge