Weichert, Realtors
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Your Key to
New Homeownership
Offices Across
America
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Weichert, Realtors
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Preparation leads to success.
What we will discuss today:
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Your wants and needs
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What’s happening in the market
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The home buying process
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What to expect
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How I will work with you
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Additional helpful Weichert services
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Select homes to buy and start looking
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You Should Know
Each WEICHERT® franchised office is independently owned and operated. Weichert® is a federally registered trademark owned by Weichert
Co. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which
identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
I will work to get you into
your next home – at the best
price and terms – as smoothly
as possible.
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Your Wants and Needs
Getting to know you
and your wants and needs.
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Your most important needs
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Your requirements
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Location
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House style
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Amenities
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Price range
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Others
As a Weichert agent, I am committed to getting to know you personally so
that I may be of greatest value to you. At this meeting, I’d like to take
the time to find out more about you, and what you need and desire in your new home.
You Should Know
The better I understand your
criteria, the more accurately
I can select the right homes
for you to preview.
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What’s Happening in the Market
What have you heard about
the real estate market?
You Should Know
Because I monitor local
market conditions, you can
rely on me to interpret and
elaborate on news reports.
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What’s Happening in the Market
For buyers, the market has changed.
Now it’s better.
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Increased inventory = More choices for you
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Less competition for your dream home
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More negotiating power
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Historically low interest rates and many innovative
financing options available
You Should Know
There has never been a
better opportunity to get your
dream home at a price you
can afford.
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What’s Happening in the Market
Interest rates are at or near all-time lows.
Average Annual Rate (30-year fixed-rate mortgage)*
Percent
17%
15%
13%
11%
9%
7%
5%
3%
Year 1981
1984
1987
1990
1993
1996
1999
2002
2005
You Should Know
With interest rates near
all-time lows, you can buy
more house with the same
monthly payment.
*Source: Freddie Mac. The 2010 figure is computed using the average rate for January – June 2010.
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2010
What’s Happening in the Market
Real Estate continues
to be a smart investment.
You Should Know
*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® existing home sales historic series 2008.
Nationally, over the last 35
years, home values have
increased by an
average of more than
6% per year*.
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What’s Happening in the Market
Houses priced right are still selling fast.
You Should Know
Recent sales in the area
indicate that buying your
dream home may still require
you to act promptly.
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What’s Happening in the Market
We know the best way
to evaluate pricing.
You Should Know
Our exclusive Price Trend
Analysis* is a unique method
for helping you determine
how much to offer. It will
also help you set a price if
you’re selling.
*The Price Trend Analysis is not an appraisal and should not be considered the equivalent to an appraisal.
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The Home Buying Process
Your guide for the home buying process.
You Should Know
Our brochure is filled with
helpful information and
suggestions for home buyers.
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The Home Buying Process
An overview of the home buying process.
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I’ll do everything I can to
help you every step of the
way throughout the home
buying process.
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The Home Buying Process
I’ll negotiate on your behalf.
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Knowledgeable about neighborhood sales and
market conditions
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Expert in presenting your case to the seller
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Negotiating in person to
strengthen your offer
You Should Know
When I present your offer,
I will make your case in
person to increase the
likelihood it will be accepted.
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The Home Buying Process
I am your one-stop source.
Draw on my knowledge of the local market
for information on any property that is for sale – no matter
which company is selling it.
You Should Know
Calling me will save you time
and effort, because I have
access to all available
properties on the market.
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The Home Buying Process
My Pledge of Service to you.
You Should Know
You have my personal
commitment to do everything
I can to facilitate the process
of finding your dream home.
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The Home Buying Process
As your agent, I can represent you
in more than one way.
You Should Know
This agency disclosure
document is created to inform
and protect you as
the customer.
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A Seamless, One-Stop Solution
An independent survey commissioned by the National Association of Realtors® proves:
One-stop shopping is the best way
to buy a home.
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Nearly three-quarters of all buyers appreciate
the advantages of one-stop shopping: convenience,
manageability, and increased efficiency*.
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The number of buyers choosing one-stop
shopping real estate service has increased 45%
since 2002*.
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Compared to those who use multiple sources,
one-stop shoppers are more than 50% more likely
to be completely satisfied
with their experience*.
You Should Know
Unlike many of our
competitors, Weichert
provides the entire suite of
real estate services.
*2008 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®/Harris Interactive Survey on One-Stop Shopping.
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A Seamless, One-Stop Solution
I work with a team
of professionals to handle all aspects
of your home purchase.
You Should Know
At Weichert, our teamwork
can make the entire buying
experience seamless for you.
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A Seamless, One-Stop Solution
Weichert Gold Services
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Financing options
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Quick pre-approval for a mortgage
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Insurance
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Title
*Not available in all areas.
You Should Know
The Gold Services* Manager
on my team offers expert
help with mortgage,
insurance, title and
moving-related services.
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Select Homes to Buy
Let’s review properties
and go find your home!
You Should Know
From all the available listings
in your price range and
area, it’s time to decide which
ones to see.
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Mortgage Access Corp. d/b/a Weichert Financial Services, Executive Offices, 225 Littleton Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. 1-800-829-CASH. Licensed by the NJ Dept of
Banking and Insurance. Licensed Mortgage Banker with the State Dept of Banking in NY and CT. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking, Mortgage
Lender 21042. Licensed Lender in AK, AR, DE, MD, D.C., GA, ME, MI, MN, WI, IA, IL, IN, LA, VT, FL, WV, RI, KY, NC, ID, MS, NE, WY, OK,TN, WA. Licensed
by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, License #ML105. Licensed Mortgage Lender in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. License #ML1713, Certificate
#43155. Certificate of Authority to transact business in CO, SC. Registered Mortgage Lender in TX. Licensed with the Financial Institutions Division in New Mexico,
License # 01297. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. Licensed Mortgage Broker and Lender Ohio.
Licensed Loan Broker and Lender Rhode Island. Kansas Licensed Mortgage Company, License #MC.0001229. Licensed by the New Hampshire Banking Department,
License # 8714-MB. Licensed Oregon Mortgage Lender License #ML2528. Weichert Financial Services arranges loans with third-party providers.
Equal Housing Lender.
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