I can show you any home listed on MLS (Multiple Listing Service) or on the Internet, any property advertised in newspapers/magazines (by any broker) and any house with a For Sale sign.
I can help you understand the real estate market. I am constantly watching for the homes that have what your're looking for. As these homes become available, I will contact you immediately to let you know. Here are some specific ways I look.
MLS
The Multiple Listing Service provides a complete list fo homes for sale in and around the Albuquerque area. Realtors cooperate so you will see every home on the market, whether it is listed with me or any other company. this is a standard first step in the search process, regardless of which agent you choose.
I go further by customizing a search for you. By analyzing your criteria, I email you new listings as potential properties come onto the market. To save you time, I preview hundreds of homes each month.
FSBOs
For Sale By Owners are not ideal for several reasons. When a professional agent is not guiding a seller through the process, there are many more chances for error, especially at closing. Amateurs who try to sell their homes usually cause delays, which cost money, not to mention the potential legal mess. FSBOs have a much higher risk of eleventh-hour closing problems, sometimes ending in no deal. For you, this can mean lost money and wasted time. Although this isn't always the case, FSBOs can be frustrating.
The goal is to get you into the right home. Since the sellers pay all the agents, I will still contact FSBO homes. Some agents do not work with FSBOs. Still, if you see a FSBO home you love, jot down the address and phone number. I will be happy to check it out for you.
Open Houses
Open houses are a great way to get a sense of the market. You will be able to see designs, styles and prices. You can also see specific homes in your target neighborhoods. The more information you have, the better prepared you will be when writing an offer later.
When visiting an open house, give the host my business card and let them know that you are working with me. When you sign in, write your name and then my name. That way, they can contact me to get your opinion of the home. By fielding those phone calls, I can save you time so you stay focused on your search.
Builders
Most builders employ unlicensed sales reps. These sales persons represent the builder and are not held to the same standards or ethics as Realtors. Builders encourage working with Realtors and are willing to pay the brokerage fee. If you work directly with a builder without your Realtor, you typically will not save money because builders keep the commissions they would have paid. Also, you will give up your own representation.
I offer one-stop shopping for poeple looking for a new-build home. I provide you all the floor plans from a variety of builders and areas. This saves you time from going to many places. Be sure if you visit a model home that you tell the host that you are working with me. Then, to protect yourself in the transaction, be sure that you give the host my business card.