WHY SHOULD I EVEN WORK WITH A BUYER’S AGENT?

Buyer's agents serve a much needed purpose in the market; every buyer deserves trusted representation of their own. A listing agent has a fiduciary responsibility to the seller, so their priority is their seller. Buyers also need someone to look out for the best interests.

WHAT ABOUT BUYER’S AGENT COMMISSIONS?

We strongly feel that buyer's agents deserve to be paid for their role in the transaction and will advise our sellers to compensate them accordingly. Offers of compensation will continue to be an option consumers can pursue off-MLS through negotiation and consultation with real estate professionals. Types of compensation available continue to take multiple forms, including but not limited to: fixed-fee commission paid directly by consumers, concession from the seller, portion of the listing broker’s compensation.

OUR WHP BUYER’S AGENTS SERVICES:

• Access to more than a single realtor - you get the skills & services of 6 real estate experts

• Initial no-obligation consultation with Allen, Laura, or Caroline to fully understand each client’s wants & needs

• Recommend & connect you with our trusted local lenders

• Set up your custom online property search

• Manual property searches for each client multiple times a week - we send you the best fits

• Personally utilize our extensive network of agents, business partners, and clients to find off-market properties

• Manual searches for off-market, coming soon, & pocket listings

• Create & send direct mail inquiries to properties/neighborhoods of strong interest

• Weekly check-in updates & follow-ups (we contact you as much or as little as you want)

• Thorough property & neighborhood research so we can answer any questions you have about every property

• No pressure tactics ever! We want every client to find their best fit & will work towards that - whether we show them 1 property or 100 properties. It is not unusual for us to work over months or even years for clients with very particular requirements

• Schedule property appointments with clients, listing agents, and property owners

• Drive clients on neighborhood tours (especially recommended for our out-of-state clients)

• Personally tour you through all properties that you want to see

• Do virtual & video remote tours when you’re unable to visit in-person

• Utilize our extensive market & real estate knowledge to guide you to the best fit & identify red flags

• Counsel every client through their decision (We’re part-time therapists! 😅 Partners/friends/parents/kids can often be on different pages… we personally counsel them to come together & find something that satisfies everyone)

• Run comps & determine market values of all properties of interest

• Help come up with a game plan for making an offer & your moving timeline

• Guide buyers through the different new-construction purchase process

• Strategize all offers & create formal offer paperwork & terms

• Negotiate the offer terms & resolution items

• Help schedule all property inspections with our trusted team of licensed vendors

• Meet inspectors or clients at needed transaction points

• Negotiate all contract, inspection, & appraisal items on your behalf

• Identify potential pitfalls (inspection items, property features, owner/listing agent red flags/etc)

• Rachel keeps you on task by sending you clear timelines & next steps

• Connect you with trusted movers, storage options, designers, cleaners, & other necessary vendors

• Accompany you at closing to make sure the transaction is completed as it should be

• Remain available post-close for any transaction questions, concerns, or vendor recommendations

• Post-close follow-ups & yearly check-ins to make sure you’re still as happy with your purchase as possible