Buyer Services

"Get Professional Help - Even though the Internet gives buyers unprecedented access to home listings, most new buyers (and many more experienced ones) are better off using a professional agent. Look for an exclusive buyer agent, if possible, who will have your interests at heart and can help you with strategies during the bidding process." CNNMoney.com, Lesson 8, "Buying a Home"

The specialty of buyer’s representation not only requires knowledge of real estate markets and transactions, but insight into consumer behavior. The goal of a buyer’s representative is to find the perfect point of connection between the homes available in the market and the needs and financial capacity of the buyers.

15 BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH JAMES MCGOWAN as YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. James's duty and goal is to save YOU time, money, and frustration!   Duties may include:

1. Giving you access to the latest technological tools to enhance your home search

2. Locating  and Previewing suitable properties.
3. Verifying the properties’ condition and sales history.
4. Suggesting necessary inspections by experts.
5. Helping YOU determine what you can afford.
6. Verifying property taxes and utilities.
7. Verifying the value of the property.
8. Advising and assisting YOU on structuring an offer.
9. Presenting the offer to the sellers’ representative.
10. Negotiating favorable contract terms for YOU, the buyer.  The listing agent is under contract to represent the seller’s best interest!!
11. Explaining legal documents needed for closing and helping secure them.
12. Assisting in securing financing.
13. Assisting You and the closing attorney in clarifying title, zoning, building codes, and access easements.
14. Referring YOU to qualified vendors.
15. Analyzing the future salability of the property.

"Almost 100% of the time, my fees are paid by the listing broker!  My Buyer Rep Services are essentially “free” to you!"  James McGowan