BUYER GUIDE
W H A T T O E X P E C T W I T H T R G
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH TRG
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ACCESS TO TRG VENDOR & CONTRACTOR LIST
Use our referrals to get the best pricing on anything you need moving forward.
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BUYER CONSULTATION
Learn about one another’s goals, needs, and expectations.
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POST-CLOSE HELP
Lean on TRG for help with deliveries, vendor access, or other odds and ends.
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TRG SYSTEM & PROCESSES
Once in escrow, sit back and let the team handle all the logistics
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HOW WE WIN FOR YOU
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FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
How will the property be purchased?
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LISTING ALERT AUTOMATION
Establish automated listing alerts and access real-time data for the areas that interest you.
We’ll strategically leverage the terms of the purchase contract so your offer comes out on top.
BUYER CONSULTATION
Are we the right fit? This is what we ’ re here to decide
WHAT THIS MEETING IS:
An Open Dialogue. Let’s figure out if we even like one another before we take our relationship to the next level.
A Chance to Ask Questions.Grill us! Ask ANY question or share ANY concern that you have about the home buying process, the buyer-agent relationship, agent compensation, your unique situation, or anything else.We’ll ask you questions, too, because we ’ re on your side. And the more info you give us, the better we can advocate for you.
WHAT THIS MEETING IS NOT:
A Sales Pitch. We trust you’ll make the decision that’s right for you. If that’s working with us, fantastic. If not, we can accept that, too. together.
FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
How will the property be purchased?
CASH OR FINANCED?
Your answer determines the steps we’ll take to help you win home you want.
C AS H
You’re already in a great position.
F I N A N C E D
We know how to make your position just as strong.
TEAM MCMULLE
OUR LENDING PARTNER
We can get financed buyers one percent off the interest rate for the first year through our relationship with Jeff McMullen at CrossCountry Mortgage.
BECOME FULLY UNDERWRITTEN
Jeff will also walk you through getting preunderwritten.This allows us to present your offer with NO loan contingency. In the eyes of a seller, this makes you just as attractive as a cash buyer.
HOW WE WIN FOR YOU
We know how to strategically leverage the terms of the purchase contract so you get the best deal possible, or so your offer comes out on top in a competitive situation.
LEVERAGING THE CONTRACT
Most buyers assume the highest price wins. In truth, price is only one of several contractual “levers” we can pull to give you the highest chance of success. Contingencies, timelines, and terms matter just as much (if not more).
COMMUNICATION
Sellers choose the offer that most closely aligns with their needs and desires This means the agent writingYOUR offer needs to know what those are!TRG agents are trained to effectively gather intel from the other side, allowing them to tailor offers that consistently rise above the pack.
REPUTATION
$1B in total volume doesn’t happen by accident.TRG closes more transactions in Monterey County than any other agent or team, year after year.When a listing agent sees our name on an offer, they respect it instantly as a brand that gets the job done – and at the highest level
“WHAT IS A CONTINGENCY?”
A contingency is anything in the purchase contract that gives you an “out.”The more of them you have (and the longer they are), the weaker your offer.The most crucial ones are:
PHYSICAL INSPECTION CONTINGENCY
How many days do you need to investigate the condition of the home?
Winning Strategy: Lean onTRG’s trusted vendors to lessen the time needed to inspect the property and obtain repair bids.
LOAN CONTINGENCY
How many days will it take your file to get through underwriting and your loan to fund?
Winning Strategy: Get underwritten in advance so we can remove this contingency with the offer.
LISTING ALERT AUTOMATION
Establish automated listing alerts and access real-time data for the areas and properties that interest you.
ACCESS TO INVENTORY
LISTINGS ON DEMAND
Search for listings like a pro. Once you ’ re registered on our website, you’ll be able to access MLS-level data on any property at any time. Our system will also alert you instantly when new inventory hits the market, or when prices change for existing inventory.
TRG SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
Once in escrow, sit back and let the team handle all the logistic
POST-CLOSE HELP
Let us know what else we can take off your plate! Even after escrow closes, lean on TRG for help with deliveries, vendor access, or other odds and ends.
THIS IS A RELATIONSHIP, NOT A TRANSACTION.
Stats tell us most buyers never hear from their agent again after escrow closes. That drives us crazy.
Not only will you continue hearing from us, but we’ll even handle any post-close needs you have (think: deliveries, repairs, keys, etc.).
Anything we can do to make your life easier is worth our time.
This is how our clients know and feel that we truly do care more.
ACCESS TO TRG VENDOR & CONTRACTOR LIST
Plug into our existing vendor relationships and use our referrals to get great pricing on anything you need moving forward (real estate-related or not)!
ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS
Doing as much business as we have throughout the community, we ’ ve formed incredible relationships with local vendors.
WE LOVE TO SHARE
When you work with us, our relationships become yours.
OUR REACH
We can put you in touch with our best vendors!
Contractors
Architects
Electricians
Plumbers
Surveyors
Handymen
Designers
Landscapers
Gardeners
Painters
Cleaners
Hairdressers
Dog Groomers
and more....
All for the best prices!
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
If you ’ re feeling good about this partnership, let’s make it official!
“WHAT
IS A BRBC?”
Buyer Representation & Broker Compensation Agreement. It’s a
We can define the specific terms of the contract together. But by signing, you ’ re essentially saying, “I’m done shopping agents. I want you to represent me. ”
WHY DO WE ASK FOR THIS?
So that we can serve you better. We never have more than five clients in our active buyer pool.This is because we ’ re invested in giving you the level of personalized attention you need and deserve.That sincere investment requires a two-way commitment.
To protect everyone ’ s time. BRBCs empower transparency on both sides about timing and seriousness of intent.
Technically, we ’ re not supposed to show any property without first signing a BRBC. It’s the law now.
