TIPS FOR BUYERS - Step #1 - Start the Search
Are you interested in finding a nice property in the Columbia County area? Probably the first two questions that come to your mind is "How do I start?" and "Where can I go to find out what properties are currently being offered for sale?"
We understand that it may be difficult for you to know exactly what you are looking for at this early stage of your search. We also know that your "wants and desires" may change, sometimes several times during the search process, but this is a normal part of looking for a house or property. We have found, however, that if Buyers give us as much information as they can early in the search process, it helps us to be more accurate in identifying those properties that fit their needs, thereby eliminating quite a few properties that they definitely will not be interested in seeing beause of the style, location, number of bedrooms and baths, etc.
Please Email us and let us know let us know what you are looking for and we will start doing some research for you. We will then mail out an informational package to you containing the listing sheets for all available properties meeting your requirements (including those from the Multiple Listing Service), along with the current mortgage rates, a real estate magazine, maps, etc.
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Step #2 - Who Does the Real Estate Agent Represent?
The following pages contain information about whom the real estate salesperson or broker represents in a real estate transaction. Usually, the listing real estate agent represents the Seller, as does the real estate agent who is showing a customer the property as a sub-agent for the other real estate office. There are options open to both Buyers and Sellers and the real estate agents must clearly (and in writing) disclose who they are representing. Please take the time to read the following Disclosure Law excerpts.
The Gray Rider Real Estate Company believes that it is the best and most honest approach for everyone involved in the buying/selling process to know exactly who I represent. As Buyer(s), you must also clearly (and in writing) acknowledge that you are aware that I am either acting as a sub-agent of the seller, or acting as your (Buyer’s) agent. At first, as is the normal practice, I will be representing the sellers. If, at some later point in your property search, you decide that you want me to represent you as a buyer's agent, I will discuss the pros and cons with you. In any case, the disclosure acknowledgement should be signed before we start to look at properties. If you have any questions about the Disclosure Law excerpts, please do not hesitate to ask me.
NOTE: In most situations, the Listing Broker will pay the Buyer’s Broker commission, BUT there are instances when the Listing Broker refuses to pay the commission and therefore the Buyer is responsible for paying their Buyer Broker’s commission.
John W. Wallace
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