shawn@shawnrackham.com
In June 2006, Susan Deas and I produced 2 TV commercials that aired in June-August 2006. My son Bradley and Susan's grandson, Asher, were featured in this commercial with a friend, Ella. Asher plays the Realtor® and Bradley and Ella play the couple. Click on the picture below to view the buyer commercial.
Buyer Statistics:
I negotiate on behalf of my sellers to get them the best price and terms possible. In 2007, I successfully closed 100% of my buyer’s transactions in less than 24 days from the under contract date. I have some of the industry’s top lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, and Title Companies working for me to help close these deals quickly, and always with the utmost professionalism.
My Exclusive Buyer Services include:
Step 1 – The Interview Process
Step 2 – Researching Properties
Step 3 – Loan Application and Process
Step 4 – Finding the Right Property
Step 5 – Writing the Contract and Legal Documents
Step 6 – Negotiations
Step 7 – Final Acceptance
Step 8 – Handling the Closing Process
Step 1 – The Interview Process
- I will contact you by phone
- I discuss your needs, wants and desires
- I will determine your financial ability to buy
- I will make recommendations for the most favorable financing
- I will explain agency relationships
Step 2 – Researching Properties
- All my personal listings
- All my company listings
- All listings in the Multiple Listing Service (go to www.ERAWebber.com to perform your own search of the MLS)
- Internet listing services
- Out of area brokers
- For sale by owners
- Various publications
- I will pitch your needs at marketing meetings
Step 3 – Loan Application and Process
- Complete loan application over the phone
- Put you in touch with a local lender
- Complete full credit report
- Deliver all required information to lender for final approval
- Your appointment with the lender is prior to appointment to preview homes for two reasons: 1 – it will give you the confidence you need to write an offer when you find a home. 2 – it positions you as a strong buyer in the eyes of the seller when the offer is presented.
Step 4 – Finding the Right Property
- I will preview approx. 30 of the best qualified properties based on the features you require
- I will eliminate the properties that won’t fit your wants and needs
- I will determine time frames
- I will set showing appointments in advance
- We will view the best qualified properties together
- Get feedback from you on each property we view
- I will look and keep looking until we find the home that’s right for you
- I will follow up during every stage
- Because of the background work I do before previewing properties, most of my clients find their home the first time we go out looking
Step 5 – Writing the Contract and Legal Documents
- Extensive knowledge of Real Estate contracts
- Answer your questions and give you the information you need to decide if the property you have chosen is the right one for you
- Advise you to protect your interests
- Ensure a beneficial and safe contract
Step 6 – Negotiations
- Utilize strong negotiating skills
- Negotiate based on your needs, wants and desires
- Work to get you the best possible price and terms
Step 7 – Final Acceptance
- Convey seller’s acceptance
- Explain the seller’s counter offer
- Review the seller’s disclosure statement
Step 8 – Handling the Closing Process
- Assist with pending contract
- Coordinate all phases of closing – Title Company, appraisers, inspections, zoning, etc.
- Assist in completing the loan process
- Verify compliance with terms of contract
- Conduct final walk-through
- Arrange for possession
