Buyers can count on Paula Gaut to:

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• You will have my undivided attention representing your best interest

• Advise you regarding properties, number of days on market, typical pricing for areas, etc

• Advise average ratio of sale to list price each market area of interest

• Whether you should consider a home warranty and who should pay for it

• Evaluate neighborhoods in order for you to make the right decision of which home to purchase according to resale value, time on market and other factors

• What type of inspections to have

• Utility bills of property of interest which could determine your offer

• Whether to ask for new carpet, new paint, new roof, closing costs, and pre-paids

• How to get the $$$ to work in your best interest

• Loan information and types, lenders which are competitive and have the least "junk" fees

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Buyer Representation

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• I am a certified accredited buyer's representative, ABR

  • Working in your best interest, I will:

    • Consult

    • Search & Research

    • Evaluate & Negotiate

    • Advise regarding investigation of property

    • Advise on what to ask seller to provide

    • Assist in filing for Homestead and other exemptions

    • Manage the details

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Consult

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• Explain the process of purchase from escrow to closing and funding

• Evaluate & Provide professional advice

• Help you make informed decisions

• Safeguard confidential information

• Provide market analysis of sold prices in areas of interest so you will know what values are before you make an offer

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Search

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• Provide you with a relocation package including a map of the area

• Research all multiple listed properties

• Select listed properties and share with you all information

• Locate unlisted properties and share with you all information

• Search new homes and other information you may be interested in

• Assist you with school test scores, ratings if important and other school information

• Provide any additional information including utility bills, age of appliances and AC/heating equipment, etc.

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Evaluate

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Provide and interpret market research on:

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• Specific properties

• Marketplace activities

• Trends

• Sale to list price ratio

• Average number of days on market, area of interest

• Number of owners in area versus renters

• Information on subdivision in area that could affect resale value

• Information on average low and high price ranges for area/subdivision of interest

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Negotiate

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As a buyer's agent:

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• Find out sellers motivation

• Advise on price, terms and financing

• Suggest negotiating strategies

• Advocate your position

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Manage the Details

 

• Information About Brokerage Services

• MLS print outs

• Copy of  Escrowed Contract

• Finance Addendum

• All Amendments and Addendums

• Lead Based Paint Addendum (if built prior to 1978)

• Seller's Disclosure - Signed

• Repair Reports: Re-plumbing, Re-route, Mold, Etc...

• Inspection Reports or Waivers

• New/Pre-Owned House Addendum

• MLS - Residential Listing Agreement (if your listing)

• Title Commitment

• Pre-Qualification/Final Approval Letter By Lender

• Acknowledgement Regarding Possession

• Final Walk Through And Acceptance Form

• Registration of and order Home Warranty

• Notice of Flood Area

• Notice of Coastal Area (if used for area)

 

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My Commitment

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Unparalleled Service and complete knowledge of all areas of interest

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• Provide a customized plan

• Communicate regularly

• Provide you with financing information, tax information and insurance information

• Educate you on what to look for when looking at a property

• Research and understand your "lift style" in order to find the right property

• Serve as a buyer's agent (the seller pays the commission)

• Provide you with buyers representation information and serve as your buyer's representative​

• Assist you every step of the way from escrow to closing​

  • (see escrow to closing under Mange the Details above this section)​

• Provide a smooth transition beginning from the day you have an accepted contract until you move into the property.