Buyer Information
Buyers can count on Paula Gaut to:
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You will have my undivided attention representing your best interest
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Advise you regarding properties, number of days on market, typical pricing for areas, etc
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Advise average ratio of sale to list price each market area of interest
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Whether you should consider a home warranty and who should pay for it
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Evaluate neighborhoods in order for you to make the right decision of which home to purchase according to resale value, time on market and other factors
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What type of inspections to have
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Utility bills of property of interest which could determine your offer
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Whether to ask for new carpet, new paint, new roof, closing costs, and pre-paids
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How to get the $$$ to work in your best interest
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Loan information and types, lenders which are competitive and have the least "junk" fees
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Buyer Representation
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I am a certified accredited buyer's representative, ABR
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Working in your best interest, I will:
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Consult
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Search & Research
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Evaluate & Negotiate
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Advise regarding investigation of property
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Advise on what to ask seller to provide
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Assist in filing for Homestead and other exemptions
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Manage the details
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Consult
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Explain the process of purchase from escrow to closing and funding
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Evaluate & Provide professional advice
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Help you make informed decisions
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Safeguard confidential information
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Provide market analysis of sold prices in areas of interest so you will know what values are before you make an offer
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Search
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Provide you with a relocation package including a map of the area
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Research all multiple listed properties
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Select listed properties and share with you all information
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Locate unlisted properties and share with you all information
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Search new homes and other information you may be interested in
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Assist you with school test scores, ratings if important and other school information
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Provide any additional information including utility bills, age of appliances and AC/heating equipment, etc.
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Evaluate
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Provide and interpret market research on:
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Specific properties
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Marketplace activities
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Trends
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Sale to list price ratio
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Average number of days on market, area of interest
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Number of owners in area versus renters
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Information on subdivision in area that could affect resale value
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Information on average low and high price ranges for area/subdivision of interest
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Negotiate
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As a buyer's agent:
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Find out sellers motivation
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Advise on price, terms and financing
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Suggest negotiating strategies
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Advocate your position
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Manage the Details
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Information About Brokerage Services
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MLS print outs
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Copy of Escrowed Contract
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Finance Addendum
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All Amendments and Addendums
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Lead Based Paint Addendum (if built prior to 1978)
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Seller's Disclosure - Signed
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Repair Reports: Re-plumbing, Re-route, Mold, Etc...
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Inspection Reports or Waivers
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New/Pre-Owned House Addendum
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MLS - Residential Listing Agreement (if your listing)
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Title Commitment
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Pre-Qualification/Final Approval Letter By Lender
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Acknowledgement Regarding Possession
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Final Walk Through And Acceptance Form
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Registration of and order Home Warranty
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Notice of Flood Area
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Notice of Coastal Area (if used for area)
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My Commitment
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Unparalleled Service and complete knowledge of all areas of interest
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Provide a customized plan
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Communicate regularly
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Provide you with financing information, tax information and insurance information
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Educate you on what to look for when looking at a property
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Research and understand your "lift style" in order to find the right property
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Serve as a buyer's agent (the seller pays the commission)
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Provide you with buyers representation information and serve as your buyer's representative​
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Assist you every step of the way from escrow to closing​
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(see escrow to closing under Mange the Details above this section)​
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Provide a smooth transition beginning from the day you have an accepted contract until you move into the property.

Would You Buy this Home?

Paula Gaut,
A Certified Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates REALTOR ®

