Why Buyers Choose Dee, Cowles and Pam

Buying A Home Is Too Important To Leave To Chance. Partner With The EXPERTS! 

All real estate is local!  

Market trends and conditions in Lynchburg are different from those in your current hometown. It's important to understand this market as you consider buying here. We'll share all of the stats and trends so that you are an educated buyer as you begin the search for your perfect home.

Here's what we'll do to help: 

-Show you every home on the market (and some that aren't) that meet your criteria 

-Tell you everything we know about each property, its neighborhood, the zoning, the schools--and be ready to get answers to your questions  

-Talk about re-sale value--whether current statistics predict a rise in value. We believe that owning real estate is an investment with a strong return 

-Give you our opinion on the list price. Again, as we share market stats, you'll see whether the Seller is asking too much for his property or whether it represents a real opportunity.  

-Negotiate so that the final contract includes the best possible terms and conditions for you. 

-Write an offer with favorable inspection contingencies built in.  

-Give you the full benefit of our real estate knowledge and experience at every juncture of the entire process. 

We want to represent your best interests in your search in the Lynchburg area. While you can see a million homes on the web, actually buying your home is another matter entirely. You can trust us to help every step of the way.
 

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BUYER SERVICES GUARANTEE

We are committed to offering the highest standards of professional service to all of our clients. To assure you that we will represent you fully and find the best property for you at the best price and best terms, we will do the following. You will have our personal written guarantee that should we not perform these services to your satisfaction, you may terminate your buyer agreement with us - no questions asked.

1. BUYER COUNSELLING SESSION: We will meet with you to discuss your needs and goals and to plan a strategy for finding your new property. From this point on, we will communicate with you every step of the way--responsibly, honestly, and regularly.
2. BUYER AGENCY ALTERNATIVES: We will discuss agency alternatives for both you and the seller and explain the special services that a Buyer Representation Agreement offers.
3. FINANCING: We will arrange a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter from a lender to identify your range of affordability and to increase your negotiating strength.
4. CENTURY 21 TEAM SEARCH: We will alert the team to what you are looking for. They will inform us of any listings they have that might work for you. We will also enter your requirements into our computer and search the entire MLS daily for newly listed properties for you. Our goal is to present you, when possible, with properties as they debut or before they appear on the open market--no matter what office lists the property.
5. PROPERTY SHOWINGS: We will show you all properties that meet your criteria. We will schedule the showings at your convenience.
6. PROPERTY EVALUATION: We will help you to evaluate features of a property that may affect its current value and/or its future resale.
7. PROPERTY DISCLOSURE: We will review all inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property. We will disclose all physical defects of the property that are known to us.
8. REVIEW OF WRITTEN SELLER DISCLOSURE: We will review the seller's written disclosure/disclaimer statements with you and consult on any issues of concern.
9. NEGOTIATION STRATEGY: We will negotiate the best price and terms for you. We will prepare a negotiation strategy for the property you have selected, including a written Competitive Market Analysis on the subject property. We are also available to advise you on your offering price and the terms of your offer.
10. OFFER PREPARATION: We will prepare a written offer on the property you choose to purchase with terms approved by you. We will present your offer professionally and, with your review and counsel, represent your best interests in all negotiations with the Seller.
11. APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY: We will explain the option of an appraisal contingency in your offer.
12. HOME WARRANTY: We will explain the option of a home warranty plan when purchasing a property.
13. INSPECTIONS: We will recommend that you obtain professional building inspections and will provide you with a list of such resources.
14. INSPECTION REMEDIES: We will work with you to request that the Seller remedy items you specify after a home inspection on the subject property. We will also help you to interpret the termite/well/septic inspection results.
15. FUNDS REQUIREDWe will provide a preliminary estimate of closing costs and down payment requirements anticipated in your transaction.
16. WALK-THROUGH: We will accompany you on a thorough walk-through of the property prior to closing and will assist you in dealing with any problems discovered.
17. CLOSING THE SALE: We will communicate with you every step of the way. We will monitor and inform you of the progress of the Purchase Contract as it moves toward closing. We will be certain that all contingencies and conditions of the transaction are satisfied prior to closing and that all details are synchronized to insure a hassle-free, timely closing.
18. INTERIM HOUSING: We will utilize Rental Services to assist you in arranging interim housing, if necessary.
19. AFTER-SALE SERVICE: We will contact you after the closing to follow-up on any remaining details or service needs.

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