Buyer Advisory Services
Our Commitment to You
At Sot heby?s Int ernat ional Realty, our t eam has an in-dept h underst anding of t he int ricacies involved in purchasing a home, offering services t ailored t o your preferences. In our advisory relat ionships, our object ive remains cryst al clear: t o leverage our ext ensive resources and decades of experience t o provide you wit h t he knowledge and confidence necessary t o seamlessly navigat e your next home purchase.
Here?s our pledge t o you:
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We remain dedicat ed t o underst anding your individual needs in t he pursuit of your next home. We commit t o being your guide and confidant t hroughout t he journey.
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We assure complet ely t ransparent communicat ion, empowering you t o make well-informed decisions.
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We promise t o navigat e t he complexit ies of t he real est at e market on your behalf, ut ilizing our expert ise t o secure t he most favorable t erms for your home purchase.
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We pledge t o always uphold t he highest st andards of professionalism and et hics. Your t rust is paramount t o us. It is, aft er all, t he very foundat ion of our success.
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10 Essential Advantages of Representation As your agent s, we have insider expert ise and experience t o help you successfully and seamlessly navigat e your next real est at e t ransact ion. Here are 10 advant ages of working wit h us as Sot heby's Int ernat ional Realty real est at e advisors t o purchase your next home:
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Our expert ise provides you
CONFIDENTIALITY
We have access t o a global
wit h comprehensive insight s
As experienced agent s,
network of indust ry
int o t he local market ,
we have refined our negot iat ion
professionals, including
including pricing t rends,
skills t hrough numerous
inspect ors, mort gage brokers,
desirable neighborhoods, and
t ransact ions. We will craft a
and ot her real est at e advisors,
buyer and seller preferences.
purchase st rat egy and evaluat e
t o expedit e processes and
This empowers you t o make
and negot iat e t he offer on your
uneart h opport unit ies, ensuring
informed decisions and
behalf t o help you avoid
a seamless experience for you.
ensures you have priority
overpaying and obt aining t he
access t o all available list ings.
best possible t erms.
DEEP KNOWLEDGE & ACCESS
NEGOTIATION &
VAST NETWORK
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TRUSTED COUNSEL
FUTURE GUIDANCE
Buying a home can be
Even aft er a t ransact ion is
emot ionally charged. We serve
complet e, you can consider us
as confident ial advisors and
a t rust ed resource who is
fiduciaries, ensuring t hat
always available t o offer advice
emot ions don't cloud judgment
on home improvement s,
or derail a t ransact ion.
market t rends, and more.
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We are well-versed in t he
We have a proven t rack
We handle all t he
complexit ies surrounding t he
record of overcoming
behind-t he-scenes work,
legal paperwork involved in
hurdles and are equipped t o
from property research t o
real est at e t ransact ions and
t ackle any obst acles t hat
paperwork, st reamlining
can help you navigat e
may arise, ensuring a
t he process and saving you
disclosures and report s,
smoot h and successful
valuable t ime.
helping you avoid mist akes.
out come.
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RISK MITIGATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mist akes in real est at e can be
The real est at e market and it s
cost ly. Wit h our experience, we
regulat ions are cont inually evolving.
can help you make t he right
Sot heby's Int ernat ional Realty is
invest ment .
commit t ed t o cont inuous educat ion
CONTRACT NAVIGATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
TIME SAVING
and learning, ensuring we provide you wit h informed and experienced service t hat st ays ahead of t he curve.
The Journey of Purchasing a Home Initial Consultation
Negotiation
Get t ing t o know you
Property Search
and your goals
Finding t he perfect fit
and t erms for your purchase
Pre-Approval Defining budget and price range
Delivering t he best price
Offer Submission
Home Inspection
Underst anding
Examining t he
market condit ions
condit ion of t he home
Insurance
Mortgage Financing
Settlement
Obt aining Homeowner's
Obt aining lender
Reviewing and execut ing
Insurance
commit ment
final purchase document s
Coordinate an Appraisal
Pre-Settlement Walk-Through
New Home Awaits
Valuat ing your
Confirming of condit ion of
Welcome home
fut ure home
t he property prior t o closing
Our Advisory Fees
Sot heby's Int ernat ional Realty is compensat ed on a commission basis. Your Buyer Agency agreement det ails t he advisory fees, which may vary depending on t he property you purchase. SELLER PAID BROKERAGE COMMISSION
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The seller has offered t o pay a commission t o t he buyer's broker.
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The seller offers only a port ion of of t he commission you have agreed t o in t he Buyer Agency agreement . This would require you t o pay any port ion of our commission not paid by t he seller unless you condit ion your purchase offer on t he seller paying all of your commission obligat ion t o us and t he seller accept s such offer.
BUYER PAID BROKERAGE COMMISSION
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The seller has not offered t o pay a commission t o t he buyer's broker, or is offering less commission t han t he fee agreed upon in your Buyer Agency agreement ? you will be responsible for t he fees not covered by t he seller at closing.
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