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Buying a Home
"Shirley got us our dream house! We are very grateful for all her positive encouragement. Well done! We will definitely refer you to anyone we know who is interested in buying or selling."
Andrew and Kari
Personalized Service
All of the Shirley Clarke team members are committed to meeting your needs and fulfilling your dreams. Whether you are buying your first home, or a home that meets the needs of your growing family, we are committed to going above and beyond the call of duty in our pursuit. We understand that purchasing a family home is possibly the largest investment that you may ever make. With professionalism and loyalty, we will do everything possible to make your dreams come true.
The Shirley Clarke Real Estate Team can provide you with comprehensive, personalized
and results-oriented real estate services that will help you buy, sell, or even
trade your home. As a client, you have full access to all available homes for sale
in the Vancouver area. You will receive information on new listings the minute
they
become available.
From initial planning to selecting the home that is right for you, the Shirley Clarke Real Estate Team is here for you.
We Look After your Best Interests
If you're faced with a legal situation, you want the best lawyer representing your interests. Likewise, when you are purchasing a home, you want someone who can protect your interests. That's the benefit of buyer-agency. With this type of agreement, the agent represents your interests, not those of the seller.
Never Buy a Home Alone
Until a few years ago, home buyers had no choice. They decided upon a home to
buy and negotiated the contract without representation. Traditionally, all residential
real estate agents represented the home seller. That was true of the "Listing Agent" who
put the home up for sale, and the agent who found the buyer. That agent--who helped
the buyer find the right home--actually worked for the seller as a " subagent" of
the listing agent. Under that traditional system, all agents were legally bound
to represent the seller and the buyer had no representation.
Buyers Have a Choice
Buyers no longer need to represent themselves during the home search and purchase,
while all agents represent the seller. Smart home buyers today can receive undivided
confidential representation by choosing a "Buyer's Agent." In fact, 71% of home
buyers surveyed in a recent Gallup poll for the National Association of REALTORŪs
said they
would use a Buyer's Agent next time they purchased.
How Does a Buyer's Agent Help You?
A Buyer's Agent owes certain duties to their home buyer, such as care, confidentiality,
and full disclosure. A Buyer's Agent will also show the
buyer available homes, point out the property's features, provide financing information
and submit the offer to purchase. There's more. As your representative, a buyer's
agent will share valuable and essential information with you if the agent knows
it, such as:
- Whether the seller would accept a lower price
- The seller's reason for selling and timetable
- How long the home had been on the market
- Strengths and weaknesses of the property
- What comparable homes have sold for
Most importantly, you can ask a Buyer's Agent for advice and assistance in setting
your offer price and structuring other terms of your offer. What's more, you'll
have peace of mind knowing an advocate is working on your behalf to help you buy
at the best possible terms.
The Next Step
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