Seven Steps to Buying a Home

Buyer Resources

How can a real estate agent help me?

Whether you’re in the market for a primary residence, an investment property or a second home,
purchasing real estate involves many important considerations and decisions. A real estate agent can
provide the focus, due diligence and expertise needed to help you find the home of your dreams.

A real estate professional will:

Assist in determining how much house you can afford and help you get prequalified or
preapproved for a loan.
Simplify your search by helping you define home and neighborhood criteria.
Screen new listings daily and alert you of homes that match your criteria.
Keep you abreast of local market conditions, so you can make informed decisions.
Gather in-depth detail on each home, schedule tours and point out the advantages and possible
drawbacks of each property.
Work with you in drafting an appropriate offer and serve as your representative when presenting

to the seller.

Negotiate a contract that considers

your goals and

leads to a successful

closing.

Personally refer you to proven service

providers, such as

inspectors,

appraisers, title

companies,

ome

arranty options

insurance agencies,

attorneys,

carpenters, movers

more.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: In the state of Minnesota...Real estate professionals can represent the seller, the buyer or both. When agents represent both
parties, it is called dual agency. In some states, dual agency affects the real estate professional’s fiduciary responsibilities to the seller. Keep in mind that
real estate laws differ from state to state and even from locale to locale. For more in-depth answers, we would be happy to review your options in the state of
Minnesota and the consequences of each in a no-pressure consultation.