The Advantage of Using a Real Estate Agent

When You Use a Real Estate Agent:

As experts in home buying and selling, real estate agents who are REALTORS® guide you through one of the most complex and significant transactions you will ever make. They provide invaluable assistance with:

• Navigating Legal Details: Managing attorney reviews, filing required state and federal forms, and understanding contracts inside and out.
• Understanding Financial Complexities: Interpreting mortgage rates and terms, coordinating with lenders, and handling appraisals and inspections.
• Uncovering Community Elements: Providing insights into property taxes, public property information, price trends, and neighborhood details.
• Writing Competitive Offers: Crafting offers that stand out to sellers.
• Evaluating Offers: Analyzing all details of each offer beyond just the price.
• Negotiating Successfully: Handling negotiations with buyers, sellers, and their agents to secure the best deal for you.

When You Do not Use a Real Estate Agent:

Without the expertise of a REALTOR®, you face the daunting task of managing every detail on your own. This includes:

• Legal Mastery: Understanding all legal aspects of buying or selling a home without professional guidance.
• Financial Expertise: Learning about local tax codes, mortgage terms, and coordinating inspections and appraisals without knowing the best professionals.
• Market Savvy: Becoming knowledgeable about local negotiating trends and market conditions.
• Crafting Offers: Writing your offer to outshine all other buyers.
• Offer Evaluation: Assessing every detail of each offer beyond just the price.
• Direct Negotiation: Negotiating directly with buyers, sellers, or their agents, often leading to less favorable outcomes.
• Potentially Lower Sale Price: Accepting that your home might sell for less without professional representation.

Choosing Kelley & Rege Properties ensures you receive expert guidance, strategic marketing, and exceptional negotiation skills, giving you a competitive edge in the real estate market. Let us handle the complexities while you enjoy a smooth and successful sale. Contact us today to get started!

Why Choose Kelley & Rege Properties to Represent You as a Buyer

Navigating the home buying process can be complex, but with Kelley & Rege Properties by your side, you’ll have a competitive edge and peace of mind. Our expert buyer agents provide comprehensive support, ensuring you make informed decisions and secure the best deal. Here’s how we stand out:

Counseling Session Activities

1. Buyer Preparation: We help you understand and execute a buyer representation agreement, ensuring all legalities and consents are in place.
2. Agency Relationships: We explain agency relationships, ensuring compliance with state laws, the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, and our business policies.

Building a Relationship

3. Understanding Your Needs: We take the time to learn your wants, non-negotiables, and financial capabilities.
4. Budget Guidance: We help you understand what your budget can buy and provide a homebuyer’s checklist for clarity.
5. Property Matching: We continuously evaluate and match properties to your evolving needs, ensuring you view homes that fit your criteria.

Educating the Buyer

6. Clear Communication: We explain the working relationship, Fair Housing laws, property disclosures, and ensure your personal information remains confidential.
7. Material Defects Disclosure: We always disclose known material defects and provide information on neighborhood safety and amenities.

Preparing the Buyer

8. Timeline and Market Insight: We explain the timeline for house hunting, mortgage approval, and closing. We provide market statistics, highlight popular home features, and discuss potential costs.
9. Financial Analysis: We help you analyze loan estimates, qualify your financial ability, and compare financing options.
10. Strategic Viewing: We show homes that fit your needs, advise on social media posting, and review sample sales contracts.

Showing Properties

11. Immediate Access: We schedule showings and provide access to new listings as soon as they appear in local MLS broker marketplaces.
12. Comprehensive Research: We assist with unlisted properties, network with other agents, and set up automated email alerts for suitable properties.
13. Neighborhood Tours: We arrange tours of areas, schools, and key points of interest, and provide resources on neighborhood services.

Negotiating Offers

14. Best Deals: We assist in crafting competitive offers, prepare comparative market analyses, and explain contract contingencies.
15. Strategic Negotiation: We develop negotiation strategies, handle multiple offer situations, and use our local expertise to secure the best price and terms.

Advocating for the Buyer and Facilitating the Close

16. End-to-End Advocacy: We guide you through every step, from home inspections to meeting contract deadlines, and ensure all communications are coordinated.
17. Closing Preparation: We assist with the final walkthrough, review appraisal reports, confirm closing details, and ensure all forms and documents are accurate.
18. Post-Closing Support: We advise on re-keying locks, arranging cleaning services, and provide ongoing support even after the sale is complete.

Choosing Kelley & Rege Properties means partnering with dedicated professionals who prioritize your interests and guide you through every step of the home buying process. Contact us today to start your journey towards finding your perfect home!