THE REAL ESTATE POST Connecting Buyers & Sellers in Tampa Bay

Call today for a free initial consultation to set up a buying plan! (813) 440-5978.

As REALTORS®, our focus is getting you the best possible home at the best possible price with great resale value. We will work hard not only in finding you potential new homes to see, but also in keeping you informed of everything that takes place. As your agent and a top experts in the local Tampa real estate market, we’ll negotiate the best terms for you and answer all of your questions as they arise. We’ll be representing you, not the seller. This assures that our experience and expertise in the local market will be used in your best interests during the negotiation process.

Our Buyer Services Include:

COUNSELING SESSION

◊ Discuss your needs, goals, fears, and concerns

◊ Prepare a Buying Plan

◊ Obtain a “no cost” pre-approval

◊ Review the prepared Buyer’s Packet tailored to your needs

◊ Discuss how we work and set healthy expectations

◊ Discuss open houses and/or new construction and/or FSBO’s

◊ Discuss current market trends

◊ Review a sample contract to address your questions ahead of time

◊ Set up a ListingBook account if you’d like one

◊ Identify properties that you like or have seen

◊ Set up our next meeting to view available properties

PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION

◊ Discuss our role and duties to you during your purchase

◊ We use an on-line transaction management system to insure the timelines and terms of your contract are met.

◊ We use an on-line file server whereby all of the documents you’ve signed are stored and available 24-7-365.

PROPERTY SHOWING & SELECTION

◊ Work with you to determine your buying style

◊ Identify properties that meet your goals

◊ Coordinate showings that work with your schedule

◊ Work towards eliminating and refining

OFFER PREPARATION

◊ Prepare the written offer with terms you are comfortable with

◊ Negotiation strategy specific to you, your loan, and the property

◊ Review the disclosure statements

◊ Review the contract with you

◊ Discuss home warranties

◊ Escrow services in accordance with Chapter 475, Florida Statutes guidelines

◊ Keep in close contact until terms have been agreed to by both parties

CONTRACT TO CLOSING

◊ Provide your lender with your contract

◊ Prepare a checklist of the next steps proceeding an executed contract

◊ Obtain, Discuss, and Review Home Owner Association documents if applicable

◊ Manage and monitor all contingencies and conditions of your contract

◊ Pre-closing walk-through inspection

◊ Review of property details, upgrades, warranties, maintenance, and keys/codes

AFTER SALE SERVICE

◊ Business Referral Directory of local businesses and services available 24-7

◊ Offer presentation and negotiation strategies

◊ Annual tax updates, homestead reminders, market analysis as needed

◊ Inclusion in our  Client Appreciation Program & Annual Party

Let us help you find your dream home and assure your best interests are protected throughout the home-buying process.