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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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