Sonoma county real estate Buyers save time and money

As an independently owned and operated CPS real estate office in Sonoma county, we are dedicated to providing you with service that is professional, courteous and responsive to your needs. We are committed to help you find a property that is right for you.

To fulfill this commitment, we agree to provide you with the following services:

• Consult with you to determine your particular real estate needs. We will help you define your financial ability to purchase, and explain alternative methods of purchasing and financing.
• Familiarize you with the community to help you with your neighborhood and property choices. This may include properties listed with our office, as well as those offered through other real estate companies.
• Explain local real estate procedures, including typical closing costs and purchase agreements.
• Offer/Show properties in accordance with Fair Housing Regulations and ethical real estate practices.
• Disclose material facts known about the property. Respond accurately to questions concerning the property.
• Assist in arranging mortgage financing.
• Assist you with arrangements for a variety of relocation services and provide a referral which offers you the service of a CPS office in your hometown (where available) should you require the assistance in selling your existing property.
• Assist you in preparing a purchase agreement, and help facilitate the preparation and completion of all paperwork pertaining to the purchase of your new property (as permitted by law).
• Promptly present all written offers to sellers or designated representative as prescribed by law or local practice.
• Upon acceptance of an offer between you and the seller, monitor all pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process as permitted by law or local practice.
• Keep you informed throughout the entire real estate purchase process. My buyers are informed and know the real estate market in their area by using my MLS sign-up. Contact me for more information.

My Objectives

• Listen and hear what the Clients needs and desires are
• Make sure Client is fully supported in their loan process
• Inform and educate Client on the current market trends
• Finalize the transaction and follow-up on the Home purchase
• Maintain good communication with Client throughout the process

Consultations with the Client

• Loan Client “Home Buying” video to watch
• Check in with lender on qualification process
• Review listings with Client
• Explore home buying possibilities and options
• Update Client on new listings via e-mail, fax, phone, post, or in person
• Talk about Client’s needs at office and MLS meetings
• Contact prospective sellers and let them know that a client is looking in their area
• Set times for viewing properties
• Write offer with Client and accept deposit
• Fine tune purchase contract
• Open escrow
• Set time for pest, home and any other necessary inspections and be on-site during the inspections
• Review inspections with Client
• Make recommendations for further inspections or repairs
• Adjust contract as required
• Review time lines
• Call lender and support clients process
• Make sure that repairs and up-grades (if any) will be complete and on time
• Verify that terms of contract are being met
• Make sure funds and home insurance are in place to complete the transaction
• Meet Client at signing and answer questions as needed
• Follow up with “Just Moved Cards” and “Welcome to Your New Home Gifts”

Driving the Neighborhood and calling on For-Sale Signs is a costly and time consuming, plus many properties are on the market without for-sale signs.

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