Representing Representing Buyers Buyers

in pursuit of their in pursuit of their ““AMERICAN AMERICAN

DREAM”DREAM”

OUR MUTUAL OBJECTIVE ISTO FIND YOUR “IDEAL” HOME...

At the best possible price In the shortest amount of time With the most favorable terms and With as little hassle as possible!

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Over 70% of RE/MAX Sales Associates’ business comes from repeat business or referrals from past customers and friends - more than twice the industry average.

RE/MAX Sales Associates proudly number over 80,000 full-time, professional agents, worldwide.

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WHERE DO WEFIND THE “IDEAL” HOME?

Homes currently listed for sale in the MLS

For sale by owner (FSBO)

New Homes

Homes for sale by friend or acquaintance of buyer

THE HOME SEARCH PROCESS Contract with your chosen Realtor Determine your price range and your timeframe

Your comfort level of debt Your comfort level of monthly payment Obtain a loan pre-approval

Determine your desired home What do you need in a home? What do you want in a home?

Seek and find the home you want and write an offer Conduct Inspections on property

Whole house (Structural & Mechanical Inspections) Termite

Bank Appraisal Closing of Escrow Take Possession of your New Home

WHAT I WILL DO FOR YOU AS MY CLIENTCounsel with you to determine wants, needs and

abilities

Facilitate the loan approval process

Search for your ideal home in the MLS

Provide you with a CMA (Competitive Market Analysis) on homes you are interested in

Write an offer and negotiate to get you the “best deal” on the home you want

Open Escrow

Handle Details during escrow; “trouble shoot” problems

Provide you with a list of service providers in your neighborhood

INITIAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSESEarnest Money Deposit (EMD)

Typically 1% of offer priceDeposited into escrow within 10 banking days of

contract acceptance. (Different rules apply for

foreclosures though)

Inspection CostsWhole House (Structural & Mechanical), ~$250+/-Termite, ~$80 +/-Environmental Pollutants (optional), ~$125 +/-

AppraisalYour lender will order this for you but you will pay

it up frontCan be around $400 +/-

COMPENSATION ASYOUR REPRESENTATIVE

If the home you buy is listed for sale in the MLS: 3% typically paid for by seller

For Sale By Owner (FSBO): 3% typically paid for by seller

New Home Tract: 3% typically paid for by seller

WHAT I WILL DO FOR YOU

Discover your home purchase objectives Explain Agency and Client vs. Customer

Relationships Explain the Home Search & Purchase Process Help you in the loan approval process, if needed Search for Homes which meet your needs &

objectives Provide you with information to help in evaluating

homes for sale Prepare an “Offer to Purchase” & Negotiate on your

behalf Review what happens from time of contract through

close of escrow

MY PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT TO YOU To work with you to determine your desires, needs & qualifications

Show you homes you or I choose that will meet your needs and desires

Do a Comparative Market Analysis before writing and presenting an offer

Point out anything I become aware of which could negatively impact the value of the home

Provide you with a list of professional home inspectors, if desired

Provide you with a list of service providers, if desired

Handle details during escrow period

Follow up and “trouble shoot” after close of escrow

YOUR COMMITMENT TO ME Sign Exclusive Buyer Broker Agreement

Inform all other REALTORS and homeowners you are represented by me

Work only with me during agreement period

Use a lender of your choice to determine maximum loan qualification

Be available to preview homes

Provide feedback on homes seen and service provided

Inform me of any changes in your circumstances

WE’RE A TEAM- WE WILL WORK

TOGETHER!

Personal Facts

• Serving Kansas City North since Spring of 2002

• Accredited Buyers Representative

• Member of the RE/MAX Executive Club, awarded 2006 & 2008

• Mother to 4 children

• Married for over 15 years

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Connect with MeEmail: ddean@remax.net

Cell Phone: 816-868-0891

My Website at www.debdean.com