Debbie Pitts

Are you familiar with the term "Buyer's Agent"?

If you are considering purchasing a home, it is important you work with a Buyer's Agent. What a Buyer's Agent does is represent YOU, the Buyer, in the transaction - from start to finish. If you speak directly with a Listing Agent - whether it be on a private resale, or even in a new Subdivision - keep in mind that person has been hired by the Seller and has the Seller's best interests in mind.

AND, very importantly, a Buyer's Agent's services are FREE TO YOU in most cases! If you are purchasing a home listed on the MLS - the Real Estate Multiple Listing Service which just about all Real Estate Agents are connected to - the Buyer's Agent's fees are paid for by the Sellers and their Agents! (This is also true in many cases when purchasing a home that is For Sale By Owner.)

As a Buyer's Agent, here's what I do:

I talk to you via phone and e:mail to find out a little about you and your family, what it is you're looking for in a home, what areas interest you, what you feel your price range is and when you'd like to make this purchase.

I will put you in touch with a Mortgage Broker so you can discuss what loan would be best suited for you and have you "Pre-Qualified" for your mortgage. Pre-Qualifying is a quick, easy and painless process to find out what amount of mortgage you qualify for, before you start the process of looking for a home. This is an important step, as most Home Sellers would like to see the Buyer's are serious and already working with a Mortgage Broker.

Then I will answer all your questions and give you information on your preferred areas - including state, town, neighborhood and school information.

We'll go over your "Wish List" of what you would most like to see in your new home.

I'll research all the homes that fit that criteria and schedule appointments to preview those homes and then we start the search.

Once a home is selected, I will answer questions, advise, fill out contracts with you and negotiate the best deal for you.

When you are "Under Contract", I will then help you set up inspections to insure the home is in good condition, negotiate any areas of concern with the Seller and their Agent, set up your Closing with a local Attorney, stay in touch with your Mortgage Broker, answer any additional questions, do a final walk through at the home, attend the Closing with you, and be there to hand you the keys and congratulate you on your New Home with a Housewarming/Thank You Gift.

A Buyer's Agent is simply an agent who will have only your interests at heart. I would appreciate the opportunity to be your Buyer's Agent. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks, Debbie