What We Do For You

My duties as your agent from listing to sale

Listing period:

• Review title information through assessor. Verify accuracy with you.
• Have plans available (if possible) for prospective buyers to review for furniture placement, etc.
• Order plat map for retention in listing file.
• Obtain current mortgage information, to check on possible assumption by buyer.
• Discuss possible buyer financing alternatives and incentives.
• Verify Homeowner Association fees.
• Verify security system, codes, etc.
• Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact.
• Prepare detailed list of inventory if property is being offered furnished.
• Compile list of completed repairs and maintenance items.
• Take photos of property.
• Enter listing in MLS, checking for accuracy, input from sellers.
• Submit to website, make sure property is included in realtor.com.
• Create brochure.
• Create print and internet ads with seller's input.
• Coordinate showings with owners.
• Prepare mailing and contact list.
• Send out marketing cards via mail or email.
• Discuss feedback obtained from other agents and prospective buyers.

Once property is in escrow:

• Receive and review all offers to purchase submitted by buyers and/or their agents.
• Evaluate offers and provide synopsis to sellers.
• Discuss merits and weaknesses of each offer.
• Contact buyer's agent to review buyer's qualifications and to discuss their offer.
• Confirm that buyer is pre-qualified (if obtaining a loan) by contacting Loan Officer.
• Negotiate all offers on seller's behalf, setting time limit for loan approval and closing.
• Prepare and convey any counters/offers, acceptance or amendments to buyer's agent.
• Make sure purchase agreement is signed properly and deliver to buyer's agent.
• Once contract is fully executed, open escrow and confirm receipt of deposit check.
• Deliver executed contract to seller.
• Change status in MLS to Contingent and then Pending.
• Provide credit report information to seller if property will be seller financed.
• Assist buyer with obtaining financing, if applicable and follow up as necessary.
• Coordinate with lender to ensure they are in compliance with contingency removal dates and close dates.
• Order termite inspection, if requested in contract. Arrange for any repairs if requested (Section 1).
• Contact lender weekly (if obtaining loan) to ensure processing is on track.
• Relay final approval of buyer's loan application to seller.
• Coordinate with buyer's agent their home inspection. Provide access and check on progress.
• Review home inspector's report with seller along with the request for repair.
• Prepare a response to the request for repair after discussion.
• Provide access to appraiser if buyer's are obtaining a loan. Provide comparable sales to appraiser when providing access. Follow up, and review with seller if necessary.
• Have attorney review preliminary title report and have title co. remove items if needed.
• Ensure that buyer's agent has ordered the home warranty and natural hazard disclosure.

Closing preparations and duties

• Assist seller in completing escrow documents if requested.
• Ensure that all documents needed from seller have been submitted to escrow, including loan payoff information.
• Review preliminary settlement statement to ensure its accuracy.
• Change MLS to sold.