Buyers ...
How Consumer's Edge Realty works for home buyers.

After deciding to have Consumer's Edge represent you we will set you up with a listingbook account at no charge. This is an interactive web site that is linked to the local MLS and gives you the same real time information that agents have. We can communicate here and share ideas on homes that may suit your needs.

Here is where we are different from other companies. We feel that shopping for a home should be a team effort between you and us. That is why we ask you to do certain things to help this process work for your advantage. First we ask you to get pre qualified for your home loan and be ready and willing to proceed with a purchase. We also ask you to actively participate and do some of the leg work on your own. We will then make appointments to go out together to see the homes that may work for you.

When you buy a home, the commissions are paid out of the sellers proceeds. We will give you up to 1% of the purchase price in the form of a rebate at closing! The rebate has to be on the closing statement and be approved by your lender. The only exception to the rebates is on homes that are listed by Consumer's Edge Realty. This is because we would be representing both parties causing a conflict of interest and we only charge the sellers 1% commission.

The first thing you should know as a home buyer is who represents who in a transaction. When you see a home for sale, the agent's name on that sign represents the seller and so does every other agent that works for that firm. They are obligated to protect the seller's interests, not yours!

What Consumer's Edge Realty will do to give you the advantage:

1. As a member of the MLS, we can show you any house for sale.
2. We will research the property and the owner.
3. We will prepare a comprehensive CMA for you.
4. We will point out reasons not to buy a home.
5. We will keep your financial position and motivation to purchase confidential.
6. We will prepare an offer to purchase that protects your interests.
7. We will negoitiate the best terms for you.
8. We will go with you to inspections and the closing.
9. We can assist you with securing financing.

If you are interested in a home that is listed with Consumer's Edge Realty. we promise to treat you fairly. Please Check the link working with real estate agents. To better understand who represents who in a real estate transaction.