The most important advantage available for home buyers today is the emergence of highly skilled real estate professionals who specialize PRIMARILY ON BEHALF OF BUYERS in real estate transactions. Unlike traditional agents, these “Buyer’s Agent” specialists are hired to locate, research, negotiate, and close the best possible deal on behalf of the home buyer, NOT the home seller. 

Historically, as a result of the common law of AGENCY, real estate agents, whether selling or buying, have traditionally represented the seller and are obligated to sell a home at the highest price possible. As a home Seller, this is what you expect, hire and pay a Real Estate Agent to do.

HOWEVER: As a result of recent changes in Agency law within several states, including Colorado, you may now engage the services of a Real Estate professional as your Buyer’s Agent to represent YOU THE BUYER during the search, information gathering, selection, negotiation and purchase process. As your Buyer’s Agent, my motivation is to act on your behalf and save you time, money, and stress finding the home which meets your requirements. Best of all, since the commission is still typically paid by the Seller, as your Buyer Agent REALTOR my services are usually free to you.

CHANGING TIMES

When you sell a home, the savvy decision is to hire a top Realtor to market and sell you home (a “traditional agent”). Now, shrewd Home Buyers are choosing not to work with “traditional agents” but are hiring their own Buyer’s Agent specialist. Working for you, as your Buyer’s Agent REALTOR I will:

• provide the insight to the local communities you need for making relocation decisions.
• research the total Metro Denver market for the property you want.
• evaluate the condition and true market value of a property you select.
• prepare a contract for the purchase of your selected property
• negotiate the lowest price and best terms possible.
• manage all the various details through a successful closing of the transaction.

ADDED VALUE

The true value in hiring me as your Buyer’s Agent has a much deeper, personal consequence than just the bottom line. Technology is wonderful and the Internet can fill your hard drive with real estate information, but still leave unanswered your most important questions:

• What are the schools really like?
• Which neighborhood is best for us?
• What is the market value of this home?
• Are we getting a good deal?
• Am I getting the best financing available for me

The hardest part about moving is the uncertainty surrounding the new area or neighborhood. Hiring me as your Buyer’s Agent provides a local navigator for your move. You can ask the hard questions and know you are getting real insight, not a sales pitch. I am not motivated to sell you a particular house; I am motivated to help you into the right home. There is a big difference. That difference is the sense of relief, knowing a personal advocate is out there working for you.

PROPERTY INSIGHT

As your Buyer’s Agent I will bring an experienced eye for a critical appraisal of homes you are interested in. I will point out defects, recommend inspections, fully disclose the property history and negotiate accordingly on your behalf. Community expertise and property insight can be critical for preventing bad housing decisions.

HOME VALUE

Once you select a specific property, I will research comparable properties, the price originally paid by the seller, and probe for seller motivation. The insight I can gain from my network of agent members on local property values is invaluable. Understanding the market value for a prospective new home is essential for price negotiation. Getting top value for you when buying a home is a critical responsibility for me . Hiring a Buyer’s Agent is free and instantly gives you a negotiation advantage.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Builders and developers all use their own contracts with different terms and fine print. While builders are wary about negotiating price due to the impact on other sales in a development, they do have room to bargain on amenities. Adding amenities while negotiating price is an essential skill I can provide to you.

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER

First time home buyers are prime candidates for the services of a Buyer’s Agent. As your Buyer’s Agent , I can be an invaluable resource for tapping into the Federal, State and Local financial assistance programs available for first time home buyers.

STRESS REDUCTION

Purchasing a home is a complicated process requiring a wealth of information which you will only use very infrequently. What most home buyers (and home sellers) encounter during a few occasions during their lifetime is the daily lifeblood of Realtors. Mastering the wide variety of legal, financial, marketing, lifestyle and emotional requirements inherent to real estate transactions is the benchmark of a successful Realtor. As your Buyer’s Agent REALTOR I will advise you or directly handle: pricing, negotiations, terms, home inspections, surveys, taxes, closing costs, title insurance, and much more. 

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Summary: The following definitions of Colorado real estate brokerage relationships are the definitions formulated and approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. In Colorado, the real estate agent you work with may be working with you in the capacity of of an Agent (or Sub-Agent) or in the capacity of a Transaction Broker. As a consumer you have the right to choose what type of relationship you wish to have with a real estate agent. Real Estate Agents have the option to work only in one capacity or all, however, most real estate agents will work with you in the capacity you choose.

If you would like to have a copy of sample contracts approved for use by licensed real estate agents in Colorado . I will be glad to send them to you . To request one or more sample contracts, please e-mail me at: hank@cecrealty.com Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and specify “SAMPLE CONTRACTS” , let me know your specific interests (Buyer, Seller, Transaction Broker, Purchase Contract, etc.)

The following “DEFINATIONS OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIPS” have been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission (DD25-1-94)

AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN
REAL ESTATE BROKER, BUYERS AND SELLERS

According to Colorado law, any Colorado real estate agent you work with is obligated to explain, at your first meeting with the agent, the various relationship options available for you to choose from.

Summary: The following definitions of Colorado real estate brokerage relationships are the definitions formulated and approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. In Colorado, the real estate agent you work with may be working with you in the capacity of: an Agent (or Sub-Agent) or in the capacity of a Transaction Broker. As a consumer you have the right to Choose what type of relationship you wish to have with a real estate agent, Real Estate Agents have the option to work only in one capacity or all, however, most real estate agents will work with you in the capacity you choose.

If you would like to have a copy of sample contracts approved for use by licensed Real Estate Agents in Colorado, I will be glad to send them to you . To request one or more sample contracts, please e-mail me at: hank@cecrealty.com Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and specify "SAMPLE CONTRACTS" . Let me know your specific interests (Buyer, Seller, Transaction Broker, Purchase Contract, etc.).

The following "DEFINITIONS OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIPS" have been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission (DD25-1-94)

• Seller's Agent*: A seller's agent works solely on behalf of the seller and owes duties to the seller which include the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity. The agent will negotiate on behalf of and act as an advocate for the seller, The agent must disclose to potential buyers or tenants all adverse material facts about the property actually known by the broker. A separate written listing agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the broker and client.
• Buyer's Agent*: A buyer’s agent works solely on behalf of the buyer and owes duties to the buyer which include the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity. The agent will negotiate on behalf of and act as an advocate for the buyer. The agent must disclose to potential sellers all adverse material facts concerning the buyer's financial ability to perform the terms of the transaction and whether the buyer intends to occupy the property, A separate written buyer agency agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the parties.
• Transaction-Broker: A transaction broker assists the buyer or seller or both throughout a real estate transaction with communication, advice, negotiation, contracting and closing without being an agent or advocate for any of the parties.   A transaction broker must use reasonable skill and care in the performance of any oral or written agreement and must make the same disclosures as agents about adverse material facts concerning a property or a buyers financial ability to perform the terms of a transaction and whether the buyer intends to occupy the property. No written agreement is required.
• Customer:  A customer is a party to a real estate transaction with whom the broker has no brokerage relationship because such part has not engaged or employed the broker, either as the party's agent or as the party's transaction broker.
• Client: A client ia a party to a real estate transaction with whom the broker has a brokerage relationship because such party has engaged or employed the broker as either an agent or a transaction-broker.