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benefits
FRoM A PRoFESSIoNAL REALToR ®
Congratulations on your decision to buy a home !
it ’ s a challenging project , and there are many ways a professional can help . Here are some of the many ways you may benefit from working with a Realtor ® :
IT WoN ’ T CoST YoU A PENNY ! the realtor ® who helps you buy a home is traditionally paid by the seller .
MANY MoRE HoME CHoICES . your realtor ® has thousands of homes to choose from through the Multiple Listing service ( MLs ), so you ’ re more likely to find the home that ’ s just right for you and find it quicker . In fact , a majority of the homes for sale are listed by realtors ® and aren ’ t available to you unless you are working with a realtor . ®
A NUMBER oF TRANSACTIoNS “ FALL oUT .” unfortunately , it ’ s true . some transactions fall apart before closing . an experienced realtor ® may be able to resolve problems and see your transaction through to a successful closing .
KNoWLEDGE oF NEW HoME SUBDIVISIoNS . New home subdivisions will welcome you and your realtor . ® If you ’ re interested in buying a new home , take your agent with you on your first visit to each subdivision . your professional realtor ® is an important source of information who can supply background on the builder , nearby subdivisions , and the local community .
IT ’ S A MAJoR INVESTMENT . you use a professional for your legal , financial and health needs . Why gamble on what may be your biggest investment without a professional at your side ?
HELP WITH FSBo ’ S . If you consider a “ for sale by owner ,” take your realtor ® along to help negotiate the contract . the owner may not only agree to your terms , but also agree to pay the agent ’ s commission .
LESS LIABILITY . you will have more protection from legal and financial liability , especially as real estate transactions become more complicated .
THE PAPERWoRK . your experienced realtor ® will negotiate and prepare the purchase contract for you and assist you throughout the escrow process .
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[ couNt oN us] for service
in recent polls based on “ quality of service , product and people ,” we ’ ve been voted number one in Arizona four times ( Arizona Business magazine : Ranking Arizona ). Your Realtor ® recommends First American with confidence , knowing each of our branches is staffed by professionals dedicated to closing your escrow .
[ couNt oN us] for stability
First American Title is the principal subsidiary of The First American Corporation in Santa Ana , California , the largest supplier of real estate related services in the nation . we ’ re backed by assets totaling over $ 3 billion and reserves of more than one-third billion . First American Title is the leading title insurer in the state , with roots dating back to 1892 , we ’ ve served Arizona families for generations .
[ couNt oN us] for convenience
we offer more convenient locations — over 35 offices in the Phoenix metropolitan area and more than 60 throughout Arizona . First American has an extensive network of offices and agents throughout the United States , the Bahama islands , Canada , mexico , Puerto Rico , the U . S . Virgin islands , Bermuda , Guam , and the United Kingdom . our Arizona Division headquarters is located at 4801 E . washington , Phoenix , AZ 85034 , on the southeast corner of 48th Street and washington . For the First American Title branch nearest you , please see the map on Page 2 .
[ couNt oN us] for all of your needs
First American offers more than title insurance and escrow services : Property research • Account servicing Foreclosures • 1031 tax-deferred exchanges
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