Buying a Home With The South Bay Team Fejeran Lyon 1 | Page 7

2. Understand the Timetable with which Your Family is Dealing You will be moving your family into a new home. Whether the move revolves around the start of a new school year or a new job, you will be trying to put the move to a plan. KEEPINGCURRENTMATTERS.COM This can be very emotionally draining. Demand from your agent an appreciation for the timetables you are setting. Your agent cannot pick the exact date of your move, but they should exert any influence they can, to make it work. 3. Remove as Many of the Challenges as Possible It is imperative that your agent knows how to handle the challenges that will arise. An agent’s ability to negotiate is critical in this market. Remember: If you have an agent who was weak negotiating with you on parts of the purchase offer, don’t expect them to turn into a super hero when they are negotiating with the seller for you and your family. 4. Find the Right HOUSE! There is a reason you are putting yourself and your family through the process of moving. You are moving on with your life in some way. The reason is important or you wouldn’t be dealing with the headaches and challenges that come along with purchasing. Do not allow your agent to forget these motivations. Constantly remind them that finding the right house is why you hired them. Make sure that they don’t worry about your feelings more than they worry about your family. If they discover something needs to be done to attain your goal (i.e. rethinking price), insist they have the courage to inform you. Good agents know how to deliver good news. Great agents know how to deliver tough news. In today’s market, YOU NEED A GREAT AGENT! www.SouthBayTeam.com [email protected] 310.545.5511 Office 310.345.1239 Julie Cell 310.702.6999 Sheri Cell CalBre: 01217478/01717819 4