Why do I have to complete a service agreement?

Starting in 2022 the public is required to sign a service agreement when they begin working with a Realtor®. The agreements were designed to create an understanding of the role & services you can expect of your agent. Agreements can be in place for any duration of time and amended or terminated when both parties agree.

How are showings scheduled & completed?

All showing requests can be scheduled directly to myself, your REALTOR® through our Touchbase app. From there, with your approval, I'll confirm the showing request. The selling agent will access your home with their clients by collecting the provided keys in the lockbox located on your property through a secure app on their mobile device. The selling agent will leave their business card to show that they showed the property. Once the showing is completed, the selling agent will lock all doors and place the keys back into the lockbox.

How Many Homes Should I Look at Before Putting in an Offer?

There is no specific number of homes you should look at before writing an offer. While I recommend not buying the very first place you see don't feel that if you were to purchase the fifth or tenth home you're making a mistake. The same goes if it takes you looking at fifty homes, before finding the one. My philosophy is that when it’s meant to be it will be.

Do I Really Need a Realtor®?

It’s strongly recommended you have a Realtor® for a stress-free transaction. Realtors® have knowledge, experience, market insights & industry connections that are highly beneficial to you when purchasing or selling.

How are offers presented?

If you have an offer date, no offers can be reviewed until the specified date & time. Selling agents may submit their client's offer beforehand however it will remain sealed until presentation. Once all offers have been submitted, we will open and review them in order as submitted, making note of their price, conditions, possession etc. If there is only one offer on your home, you may negotiate terms with the buyer through your representation. Once you've accepted an offer, your home will be conditionally sold as the buyer satisfies their conditions.

What is the 48 hr clause?

It is a time clause that is agreed between both parties when a purchaser has a condition that prolongs the completion of their purchase. For example, they need to sell their home in order to be able to purchase. Once agreed upon, your home may still be viewed by potential buyers and accept another offer. If you accept another offer, you must provide the first offer notice that they have 48 hrs to satisfy their conditions or remove them. If they satisfy, your home is officially sold, if not the second offer may start to satisfy their conditions.