Brad Hornshaw Realtor, Listing Agent, Buyers Agent, Investments

I can almost understand Sellers who take on trying to sell there own home home. They think they are saving the commission right? Even though only about 20% actually succeed and  those who do statistically sell there home for 15% less than a professional Realtor can get them, I can at least understand the thought process.

  What really puzzles me is why do  so many buyers take on the process of searching for there own home by themselves? Here in the state of Washington the seller pays a commission to the listing brokerage who in turn offers through the Multiple listing service a portion to buyers brokerage who brings th Buyer to the table.

  Very rarely does the buyer pay any of the Realtors commission. I notice many buyers go through a long process spending hours on line searching Zillow , Craig's List and the many other real estate ad sites. They often go out and do drive buys on homes they think they might like ,even though they can't go in to see them only than to call a Realtor and hear oh I am sorry a offer was just accepted on that home yesterday. Buyers seem to go through this routine for weeks some times months before finding a home they like that they can actually make a offer on and buy.

The lucky agent who happens to be the one who shows that home is happy to write the deal up and help the buyer though the process.

The truth is a good Realtor can save a buyer so much time and grief. We know the market, we are in it every day. Even when I am not working with clients I make it a point to preview at least 10 new listings a week.

As a professional Real Estate Agent I can suggest a much better way. Meet with a Realtor and interview them. In what I call a proper Buyers First Interview the Agent should fully explain the buying process. Talk about the purchase and sale contract and possible addendum's  you will be asked to sign, and give you sample copies to take with you. A good agent will explain Lead base paint addendum required on homes built prior to 1978. He/She should talk about home warranty options. Also a copy of the law of agency should be gone over and explained. The agent could also have a recommendations and info on lenders if needed.

 

 

  Most importantly the Agent should get to know the customer and what there ideal home is. Price, Location, home size, lot size, garage or parking issues. The way a good agent finds this information out is by asking questions about customers. Where they work, hobbies, is entertaining important, family size ect. At this time if the Agent and Customer believe they want to work together than a mutual commitment should be made. This can be done with a buyers agency agreement. Once this agreement is signed the customer becomes the agent's client and is entitled by the law of agency additional duties and obligations from agent.

After the agent has a clear picture of clients needs and wants he/she has access at there finger tips to sort through every listing in the area. Using clients criteria agent can filter dozens of potential homes and narrow it down to maybe 10 or 12 than he/she can go preview these home's for client narrowing it down further to 4 or 5. So when Agent takes client out to view homes they are seeing the very best homes suited to them out of hundreds in the area.

 

The other advantage to a buyer having a professional agent in there corner at no or little cost to them is if the home they want is not on the market yet we will see it first. Before it is advertised on or Craigs List or Zillow.

So in conclusion since buyers rarely pay much if any of the Realtors commission why not take advantage of the full service they can provide?

 

Feel Free to Call Me Today For More Information On This Or any Other Property You May Be Interested In. I would Be Pleased To Be YOUR Buyer Representative

Brad Hornshaw

Century 21 North Homes Inc.

425-772-8623

brad.hornshaw@century21.com

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Feel Free to Call Me Today For More Information On This Or any Other Property You May Be Interested In. I would Be Pleased To Be YOUR Buyer Representative

Brad Hornshaw

Century 21 North Homes Inc.

425-772-8623

brad.hornshaw@century21.com

To view more Homes

Check out my Blog At Broker Brad Blogs

Call Me Today All Buyer Consultations Are Free

E-Mail Brad

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Most of us have heard this is a buyers market. So where are all the buyers? The truth is I think many potential buyers feel they cant afford to buy their dream home in today's market. The fact is, if you are like most people, you can't afford not to.

Very important Fact. As home prices rise and interest rates increase, many people who can afford to buy NOW, will not be able to buy in the future..... Most buyers with a combined income of $50,000 a year will qualify to purchase a $200,000 to $250,000 home. That works out to $25 per hour, or a couple making $12.50 each per hour.

However if interest rates rise from 4% to 5% that same buyer would lose $50,000 in purchasing power, and if they went to 6% that would equal a loss of 100,000 in purchasing ability. Does anyone remember when interest rates were as low as

they are today? I don't, but I was recently told that Eisenhower was the president. No wonder I don't remember! He left office the same year I was born, 1961. Now is a Great Time To Buy A Home

Over the last few years Home prices have dropped on average 30%. History shows us that down cycles in the housing market are temporary, and the up swings more than compensate. This means there are great deals, and unbelievable financing available right now, But no one knows how long these conditions will last. The United States is expected to grow by another 100 million people in 40 years.

Many expert's believe prices have bottomed out, and the economy is close to starting it's way up. This means every one who buys their first home now, or buys up, stands to profit as prices rise, even if their goal is just to have a place to live. History shows us prices always have gone up. So where are the buyers? Now is a Great Time To Buy A Home.

Right now there is a higher number of homes to choose from. An estimated years supply of inventory. That means today's buyers have more homes to choose from so it is more likely they will get what they want not just settle for what they can find.

This is a subject that is very dear to me because when I bought my 1st home in 1987 I was simply just looking for a place to live, but the truth is over the next 15 years my home netted me as an investment nearly as much as putting on my boots every morning, and going to work as a construction worker.

I worry many people are missing out on the benefits, and great opportunity home ownership offers.

Don't wait until it is to late. Let's get started now by calling me to set up a free, no obligation consultation. I can even help you find a great lender. So I repeat Now is A Great Time To Buy A Home