Some of you may not completely understand what a buyer’s agent is, or you may have seen the letters “ABR” after the name of a real estate agent and wondered what they stood for.
ABR stands for Accredited Buyer Representative and it is a designation of excellence handed down by the National Association of Realtors. When you see this after a Realtors’ name rest assured you are dealing with a certified buyer’s agent – one who can give you professional guidance from the initial contact all the way to the closing on your property.
As a Buyers Agent I do the following:
* Evaluate the specific needs and wants of the buyer and locate properties that fit those specifications.
* Assist the buyer in determining the amount that they can afford (pre-qualify) and show properties in that price range and locale the consumer has determined.
* Assist in viewing properties and either accompany the client on the showings or preview the properties on behalf of the client to insure that the identified specifications are met.
* Research the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help the consumer in making an informed decision prior to making an appropriate offer on the property.
* Advise the client on structuring an appropriate offer to purchase the selected property.
* Present the offer to the sellers agent and seller on the clients’ behalf.
* Negotiate on behalf of the buyer client to help obtain the identified property. Keep in mind that the buyer agent will be doing so with their clients best interests in mind.
* Recommendations and assistance in securing appropriate financing for the selected property.
* Provide a list of potential qualified vendors if these services are needed by the consumer
By Martha Pope – Accredited Buyers Representative of the National Association of Realtors. If I can help answer any questions, furnish further information or assist in any way please contact me at my website: pope-realestate.com