Why Use an ABR®: REALTORS® Experienced in Buyer Representation
 Buying a home is no small matter. Besides being the largest financial transaction you may ever undertake, it’s probably also the most complex.
There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional—especially a trained professional who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation, representing best-in-class buyer services.
When you look for an ABR® before you look for a home, you’ll be served, not sold. Your interests become their interests. And you’ll be working with someone who has gone the extra mile by completing specialized training in delivering the best in buyer-representation services. Plus, a REALTOR® who has an ABR® Designation also has an established track record, with proven experience in representing the concerns of homebuyers.
Source: Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS® (REBAC)
What an EBA does for you
On Your Side, In Your Corner
 When you have an EBA (Exclusive Buyer Agent) on your side, you can rest assured that he/she works solely for you, representing your best interest and avoiding conflicts of interest that are inherent in traditional real estate transactions.
This unique relationship built on trust and commitment means that buyers net the best possible outcome. For those who have used an EBA, they know it’s a win-win situation. In this market, more so than ever before, it’s in your best interest to use an EBA.
Historically, real estate agents represented sellers. Exclusive Buyer Agents, on the other hand, represent only the buyer. An EBA has no dual agenda.
An EBA has your back, specifically helping you to:
- locate and evaluate property
- negotiate the best price and terms
- evaluate loans and financing options
- facilitate inspections, disclosures, contract compliance and the closing
As your advocate, an EBA works solely on your side of the transaction. You can put your trust in an EBA. An EBA will advise you on deal-breakers as well as positives. In most states, this is something a non-EBA Realtor isn’t required to do. Only when you have complete disclosure, the kind you get from an EBA, will you be satisfied that your deal is the right deal for you.
Source: National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA)
Sources for Information on the Homebuyers Tax Credits
The $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit has been extended and a new $6500 tax credit for home owners living in their primary residence for five of the last eight years has been added.
Read more about the tax credit:
Call me if you need more information or would like to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to purchase a home.
Why?
- Tax credits available for first time homebuyers and existing homeowners
- Great home prices
- Large inventory of homes – a buyer’s market
- Historically low interest rates
- Tax refunds can be used for down payments
FAST FACT
96 percent of first-time buyers who purchased a home in 2009 chose a fixed-rate mortgage.
Source: 2009 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Seller
DID YOU KNOW?
Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February.
Source: National Fire Protection Association
I wish you and your loved ones
a very happy holiday season!
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