Why Buy Through Us

". . . One credential to look for is the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council . . . "
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine

You may be interested in knowing that Frank is an ABRŪ Accredited Buyer Representative, which is a designation in the National Association of RealtorsŪ who have completed advanced school in buyer representation. Here is a sample of the service you can expect from Frank:

• General discussion about your present situation.
• Review the home buying process.
• Pre-qualify you for a mortgage.
• Assist you in acquiring a loan approval and choosing a lender with the best interest rate and terms.
• Show you the best homes on the market often before other realtors know they are for sale. "We tell you about all the listed homes for sale, not just ours."
• Show you as many homes as you desire until you find the right one for you.
• Show new homes, pre-owned, condos, townhomes or build a home if you prefer.
• Keep you informed daily of new homes for sale by e-mail, fax, snail mail or telephone. If you live locally, we will call you if you prefer.
• Provide you with a copy of a purchase agreement in advance for your review and better understanding.
• Guide you through all steps necessary to properly purchase your new property- including market evaluations and writing a purchase agreement.
• If possible, provide you with what the seller paid for the home originally.
• Give you advice on contingencies in the purchase agreement such as inspections, loan approvals, etc.
• Recommend negotiating strategies with the seller, i.e. price, personal property, closing date.
• Write the purchase agreement and present the contract to the seller/seller's agent.
• Recommend lenders, home inspectors, home maintenance professionals, home insurance agents, etc.
• Keep you informed throughout the entire transaction.
• Arrange a closing and a final walk-through of the home.
• Provide you with information on utility companies, garbage removal, communications providers before closing.
• Attend the closing with you.

When you become a client of Frank's, the service does not end with the closing of your home, you become a client for life. This means Frank keeps in touch with you as a trusted real estate advisor. But most of all he keeps you informed on issues that affect your new home - for life. "Our business depends on you and your recommendation of our services. We make a point on delivering Superior Service & Results."

We look forward to serving you,
The Frank Armstrong Team