Sellers
Determine the home's value in the current market for a listing price. Advise the homeowner in readying the home for listing and showings. Enter the home into the Houston Realtor Listing (MLS) database. Market the home to other agents and brokerage members of the MLS. Market the home in print, and other traditional media, as well as on the Internet. Supervise and/or schedule home showings.
Report to the seller - you - any interest and feedback from buyers who have seen the home. When a buyer makes an offer, help you to try to get the price you want and to obtain a signed purchase agreement. Coordinate the process from signing the contract to closing the deal, including scheduling inspections, preparing documents and other items necessary to close. Buyers
Help you to locate and view homes that meet your requirements. Help with securing a mortgage. Advise on the area, market conditions, and if you believe that the homes of interest are priced right or not. Work with you to craft the initial offer in a purchase agreement. Work with you through negotiations and counter-offers with the seller(s). After a purchase contract is executed, coordinate the transaction process on the buyer side. Coordinate/schedule appraisals, inspections, and other activities related to the transaction. Deliver and explain all documents, title insurance, deeds, etc. Work with you through the closing and getting your keys!