Register Real Estate Advisors

Buying a home may be the largest and most complex financial transaction you ever undertake. If you’re ready to buy a home, wouldn’t you prefer to work with the most qualified real estate professional you can find?
An Accredited Buyer’s Representative stands out in the crowd. If your Realtor holds the ABR designation, you can trust that they have the extra edge when it comes to KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.
Why?
The ABR designation is only awarded to licensed real estate professionals who complete specialized training that gives them the edge in Understanding a buyer’s perspective and protecting and promoting their buyer-client’s interests. Before earning the ABR designation, buyer’s reps must also demonstrate proven experience in representing buyers. Further, they are committed to maintaining their professional edge by staying current on the latest issues and trends in buyer representation.
When you work with an ABR, you’ll be served, not sold. Your interests become their interests. They’ll make your home buying experience go as smoothly and successfully as possible.

You can expect your ABR to:
• Understand your specific needs and wants, and locate appropriate properties
• Assist you in determining how much you can afford (pre-qualify your mortgage)
• Preview and/or accompany you in viewing properties
• Advise you in formulating your offer
• Help you develop your negotiating strategy
• Provide a list of qualified vendors (inspectors, attorneys, lenders, etc.) for other services you may need
• Keep track of every detail throughout the transaction-to closing and beyond

Not all buyers’ representatives are equal. Only a buyer’s rep who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation has made the extra effort to raise the bar, with additional training and experience. If you work with an ABR, you can feel confident that you’ll receive the highest level of buyer-representation services.
The ABR designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and this information was obtained through the REBAC website.
I have earned the distinguished ABR designation because it is important to me that I educate buyers and help them get the most house for their money and help them to make the best financial decision when purchasing a home.

1. Homes are bought by comparison. I have a large inventory at my disposal through MLS while you have an inventory of one.
2. I am very familiar with competitive houses so I can help you position your home well.
3. It is hard negotiating for yourself. I have ltos of experience in writien contracts and can negotiate agressicely on your behalf.
4. Buyers are not always forthright about their financial situation. I insist on pre-qualifying before I even bring you an offer.
5. My lender contacts and mortgage experience help buyers get the financing they need.
6. Most buyers don’t want to tell the seller why they don’t make an offer. I can probe the buyer or his agent for that information.
7. Any follow up you do with a buyer can be seen as desperation I follow up as part of my job so that you are not perceived in a compromising light.
8. I can showcase your improvements better so that you don’t apprea like you are “selling.”
9. Most sellers who spend their time as a For Sale By Owner end up by listing in the end. A recent NAR survey found that only 11% of sellers nationally ended up selling by owner. Why spend your time and money if in the end you will hire a Realtor?
10. Unqualified buyers can tie up your home. I make sure that doesn’t happen.
11. Personality conflicts with a buyer can get in the way. I comne between the buyer and the seller so that personalities don’t enter it.
12. Most buyers use a Realtor, which increases the number of buyers who will see your home.
13. I can mobilize my company agents and other area Realtors on your behalf.
14. An NAR survey of recent closed sellers found that Relator-assisted sales brought in 20% more sales price than For Sale By Owner sales.
15. A FSBO sign makes you vulnerable for any curious seeker or unsavory character. When you list, only buyers accompanied by a Realtor will get into your home.
16. Being accessible to show your home limits your personal time and cuts down the available showing time. When you list, your property will be available during normal showing hours and the prostpect will always be accompanied by me or another Realtor.
17. Additional exposure through MLS and the Internet brings you a higher price.
18. I orchestrate the contract-to-closing process, including the appraisal, buyer-loan process, title, inspections, pest control, survey, etc., by taking this burden off of you.
19. I make sure that you are compliant with all laws relating to the sale of your home.
20. I only get paid when I get the job done.

I have access to this information and much more because I am a Realtor and I have obtained the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) Designation. This information is from the Texas Association of Realtors Website.