THE KATZ GROUP

The Role of The Katz Group as your Buyer's Agent

Preparation

• As your buyer’s agent, the partners of The Katz Group will ensure that you are fully prepared to embark upon your search for a new home.  This means:

• We will conduct an initial buyer counseling session to discuss your particular situation and needs and plan your search for a new home.

• We will ensure that you are pre-approved with a lender (if required). Pre-approval makes you a very strong buyer in the eyes of the seller.

• We will ensure that you are in a position to make a non- contingent or the best possible contingent offer by having your existing home on the market or in escrow before making an offer to purchase.

Education

After determining your needs and translating them into a criteria for your property search, your Katz Group agent will assist you in learning as much as possible about the areas and/or communities that offer suitable homes. This is done to ensure your confidence in making an informed decision when you select a home.  This process will involve:

• Providing you with information regarding the real estate market conditions in the areas in which you plan to search for a home and how you should respond to these factors when making an offer to purchase.

• Providing you with information related to your particular needs such as advice on schools, communities, shopping and recreation.

Presentation

• As your buyer’s agent, the partners of The Katz Group will present to you a range of properties that meet your needs.  This means:

• We will check the market twice daily for new listings that meet your needs.

• We will present you with viable properties as they debut on the market and ensure that you have the first available opportunity to view desirable new listings.

• We will discuss with you the pertinent factors concerning each property viewed and alert you to any issues which may affect resale or future value.

• We will use established area and Realtor networks to search for homes not yet listed which may meet your needs and secure the opportunity to preview these properties.

• We will ensure that all homes "for-sale-by-owner" in the area of your search are investigated and made available to you.

Negotiation

• We will conduct a detailed comparative market analysis of the home you have selected in order to advise you as to what would constitute the offer most likely to be accepted.

• Once you have found a home and wish to make an offer to purchase, The Katz Group will prepare, present and negotiate your contract according to your specific needs and instructions.

• We will present your offer in the way that best represents your interests.  We will ensure that the seller is provided with any supplemental information about you as a qualified buyer so that they will feel comfortable and confident working with you.  This will include your pre-qualification to purchase the home. 

• We will carefully protect your interests and provide you with expert advice and counseling throughout the negotiation process from presentation to contract acceptance.

Escrow and Close

• Once you have an accepted offer, The Katz Group will coordinate and expedite the transaction to a successful close.  This will involve:

• We will review with you all of the various inspections, disclosures and reports pertaining to the condition of the property.

• We will thoroughly review with you the Seller Property Disclosure Statement ("SPDS") and advise you as to known conditions pertaining to the property.

• We will work with you to prepare and present a request for any remedies or repairs that you deem to be the responsibility of the seller and that need to be addressed prior to close of escrow. 

• We will explain to you the option of a home warranty to reduce your risk of repair costs in your first year of ownership.

• We will accompany you on a detailed walk-through of the property prior to close of escrow in order to ensure that all agreed remedies and items of repair have been properly completed by the seller.

• We will monitor the escrow process and keep you informed of its progress through to the  close of escrow.

Your Professional Real Estate Agent

The Katz Group will maintain contact with you, on a regular basis, after your transaction is successfully completed.  You may continue to rely on us to provide you with any information regarding the value of your home and for referrals to reliable service providers to assist you with any needs pertaining to your property.