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... 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. Premier Real Estate & Property Management, LLC 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. Premier Real Estate & Property Management, LLC TEAM
SEARCH |
I will present your property-search
criteria to our local Premier Real Estate & Property Management, LLC 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. |
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Pricing >The Value of Your House
One of the sayings from the "gold-rush" days--"Them that's got the gold, sets the price!"--is also a principle that applies to real estate. We say that a house is only worth what someone will pay for it, even though the owner, the bank, and the agent all have their own opinions about the "market value" of a home. In other words, no sale ever takes place until the buyer agrees with the price.
How can sellers arrive at the maximum "fair" price that buyers are willing to pay? Buyers (and appraisers) make their decision based on comparisons. While shopping for a home, buyers will visit many similar homes in their price range and measure the features of each one against the price. They decide which house offers them the maximum value for the price. Buyers do not expect a home to be a "steal" or dramatically under-priced, but they do expect it to be a fair value.
Sellers must determine the value that their home offers in order to arrive at the right price. The real estate agent will advise the sellers what buyers should be willing to pay for their home, but the asking price is set by the seller.
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Install low "E" squared glass filters sunlight, saves on energy costs and prevents fading of furniture, drapes and carpets. |
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Mike Smith
Premier Real Estate & Property Management, LLC
95064 Toftdahl Lane
Junction City, Oregon 97448
Phone: 541-234-2288
Fax: 541-234-2187
Cell: 541-954-4946
E-Mail: mikesmithbroker@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Direct E-Mail: BrokerMike@Comcast.net
Mike Smith is one of the top Broker's in the Eugene/Springfield area. With over 25 years of Real Estate experience, he has a proven track record that few Broker'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, Property Management, and Farms/Ranches Serving Lane and South Linn Counties    
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