Whether you are tired of paying rent, looking for tax benefits, relocating or are buying a replacement home for one you have just sold, now is as great a time as ever to purchase a home. As your agent, Grace takes great pride in searching for the perfect home that you will not only fall in love with but will also fit your financial goals and every day needs.

Grace guarantees excellent service as your agent when searching for a new home by doing the following:

Service to the Buyer while searching for a new home:

• Keep all aspects of the transaction confidential
• Diligently search for properties meeting your criteria
• Keep you updated every day about new listings that come onto the market
• Assist you in getting pre-approved with her recommended lenders or other reputable lender
• Make appointments and set up viewings for properties of interest     

Service to the Buyer during the negotiation of an offer:

• Assist you in obtaining financial documentation needed for the offer submission
• Provide a comparative market analysis showing comparable properties currently on the market, in escrow and recently sold to assist you in determining your offer price
• Thoroughly explain the various contracts for the offer
• Present and explain all offers and counteroffers to you
• While an offer is being negotiated, call you to keep you informed even if there is no resolution of the negotiation

Service to the Buyer during Escrow:

• Keep you informed of the progress of the transaction
• Provide Escrow with your contact information
• Interact with Escrow regarding the sales and contract details
• Review all documents with you
• Monitor the process for timely completion of all contingencies including, but not limited to, inspections and loan contingencies
• Contact listing agent to arrange for inspection appointments
• Make sure you obtain all disclosure documents and inspections per seller’s contractual obligation
• Provide thorough explanations of documents
• Attend all inspections during your due diligence period
• Assist you in preparing the Request for Repairs form if applicable
• Assist you in negotiating the responses to the physical inspection reports and completing the necessary paperwork
• Maintain regular contact with your lender for updates, changes and loan process
• If needed, assist you and the Seller in complying with local ordinances
• Provide to Seller the document, Notice To Seller to Perform, if necessary
• Monitor progress of your insurance policy
• Anticipate and assist in resolving any problems or issues associated with the sale of the property
• Assist in coordinating closing logistics including final escrow appointments, final walk through for verification of the property condition and moving arrangements
• Monitor your deposit of funds and signing of all final documents
• Inform you of the funding of your loan and recording of the title transfer
• Provide the keys of your new home to you and follow up on final documentation