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Here are 10 Reasons why you should use a Harvey Goodman Realtor®.

All real estate licensees are not the same. Harvey Goodman Realtors® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. Here are 9 reasons to use a Harvey Goodman Realtor®:

The "Most Important" advice your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will give you is to have a pre-qualification letter in hand when you make an offer. Want that home at the LOWEST PRICE? Then let your Harvey Goodman Realtor®. Introduce you to a local lender/bank that will streamline the negotiation process and get you the lowest price and lowest payment.
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will help you determine your buying power -- that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give your Harvey Goodman Realtor® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders -- banks and mortgage companies -- offer limited choices. If you are a first time home buyer, your Harvey Goodman Realtor® can introduce you to lenders that specialize in lower interest rate loans, closing cost assistance and other programs that help first time homebuyers.
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® has access to a variety of informational resources. We can provide local community information on utilities, zoning. schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® can help you negotiate. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession, seller concessions, and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your Goodman agent, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders. Need a second opinion on whose offer is the best? Spend a few minutes with your Goodman agent to sort through all the options.
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly. Buying a home is an emotional process. The last thing you need is an unexpected hoop to jump through, hurdle to jump, or road block thrown in front, of the purchase of your dream home. Your Goodman agent will help you iron out those wrinkles.
When buying your home, your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace. Key factors like price, financing, terms and condition that help get your property sold at the best price, and with minimum hassle.
Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® will help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing, questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your Harvey Goodman Realtor® is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing.

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