There are several things we will talk about when we meet for a consultation. They are:
 

1. Seriousness
   Before we start looking at properties, we need to be sure you are serious about wanting to buy a home. If you aren't sure or have questions you need answered first, this is the perfect time to bring those up.
2. Time Frame
   It is important for me to know how quickly you need or want to move. If you want to find a home immediately, we will begin looking right away. If you prefer to wait a little while before actually buying, we will want to wait on actively looking at homes, but still have the freedom to catch a property should the perfect one happen to come along.
3. Desires/Needs
   Once I know exactly what you want in a home, in full detail, I can sift through the available properties and set up times for you to see the properties that meet your needs. By screening these homes before setting appointments to view them, we save valuable time by making sure they fit your criteria.
4. Price Range
   We will review your mortgage pre-approval and plan out our best strategy for finding a home that fits your budget as well as your lifestyle.
5. My Responsibilities as your Buyer Agent
   When you hire me as your buyer's agent, I will provide certain fiduciary services. These include:
   • Confidentiality - Any personal information, details about your financial position, or anything else you tell me that can affect your bargaining position is kept confidential and not disclosed to the seller or seller's agent.
   • Full Disclosure - I will find out as much information as possible about the property and the seller's situation in order to help you make informed decisions about your purchase.
   • Loyalty - My job is to find the property that is right for you, not to try to get you buy something that doesn't fit your needs.
   • Negotiating - I will give you advice and suggestions based upon my experience and will fight to get the best price and terms for you.
   • Reasonable Care - I will protect you from any foreseeable risks of harm; ensure the transaction of business to your best advantage and recommend expert advice or assistance when your needs are outside the scope of my expertise.
6. Your Responsibilities as my buyer client
   • You are encouraged to be candid and confide in me as your agent. I can't give you the best representation if you don't tell me what you're thinking.
   • You should contact me immediately about properties found through drive-bys or marketing sources such as newspapers, real estate publications, or Internet.
   • Open Houses: Let me know if you see an open house you are interested in viewing. If you should happen to randomly stop by an open house when I am not present, be sure to register yourself as having retained a buyer broker. You should leave my business card with the agent or owner holding the open house.
   • Be careful what you say to sellers and seller's agents, as any information they have about you can be used to increase their bargaining position in an offer. This includes openly expressing how much you like a property while you are there (ie: "Oh, wouldn't our dining set look perfect in this room!", etc.)