When you buy real estate you expect to sit down with your Realtor to determine what style, which location and how expensive a home you wish to buy. And then you and your Realtor need to go out into the marketplace to see the homes that are available. The final step is to contract for the home you select, complete your financing and inspections and close on the transaction. But did you know that there are ways to save time, money and effort in the process?

The agent you work with should be experienced and knowledgeable in the marketplace. If they are familiar with the homes on the market and they know neighborhood values, they can help you determine which properties are fairly priced and in good condition before you start your search.

The agent you select should offer Buyer Agency to you, which is an arrangement where the agent actively looks after your best interests, but still gets paid by the Seller. This relatively new development in real estate eliminates that age-old question in real estate transactions- "Just who is my agent representing, me or the seller?"

A good agent will recommend that you prequalify for a mortgage loan before you look at homes - to be sure you are looking in an appropriate price range and to strengthen your bargaining position when you locate the home you wish to buy. If your offer to the seller includes a letter from your lender indicating you already qualify for the loan, the seller will take you more seriously.

These are just a few ways that John will use to insure your home buying experience is pleasant and profitable.

Just as your family physician would refer you to a cardiac specialist if you needed open-heart surgery, so the real estate industry has evolved to the point that home buyers are well advised to seek out a specialist who will actively work on their behalf.

With the buyer/Realtor relationship called Buyer Agency, home buyers get the opportunity to be legally represented by a Realtor and (here's the best part) for the Realtor to paid out of the Seller's commission at closing.

A 1995 survey conducted by the National Association of Relators indicated that nearly half of all home buyers used a Buyer Broker to buy their homes. When a Buyer Broker was used, the buyers found their home one week faster and examined 3 more homes than those consumers who did not use a Buyer Broker.

John is prepared to provide you with the most personal and professional care available today. He enjoys over 31 years of experience in the Salt Lake real estate market and specializes in helping families relocate to the area.

He is happy to recommend and introduce you to a mortgage lender and is experienced in guiding you through the maze of financing, contracting and closing requirements to help you buy your home.

John does not limit his home search on your behalf to his own listings or even to Realty Executive's listings. Any property on the market listed by any Realtor, whether a resale property or new construction, and even homes not listed by a Realtor are fair game. And because he is out showing homes to buyers every day, he is familiar with what's available and, chances are, he can save you time and effort in locating the perfect home for your family.