#1 Schedule a time to meet for a strategy session 

#2 Meet and discuss goals and non-negotiables

#3 Explain agency relationships

#4 Discuss different types of financing options

#5 Help find a local mortgage lender 

#6 Provide resources to research neighborhoods

#7 Provide an overview of current market conditions

#8 Discuss the upfront costs of buying a home  

#9 Discuss foreclosures and short sales   

#10 Discuss foreclosures and short sales  

#11 Gather a list of wants and needs in your home   

#12 Explain how there may be recording devices during showings

#13 Work to identify off-market opportunities by circle-prospecting 

#14 Send homes matching your criteria

#15 Schedule viewings and organize showing materials  

#16 Attend showings and offer input on items that check your boxes

#17 Keep an eye out for potential inspection items

#18 Update you when new homes hit the market

#19 Listen and learn at each showing to adjust search parameters 

#20 Discuss homeowners associations when applicable 

#21 Inquire about expected utility costs

#22 Confirm water and sewer sources

#23 Explain the property appraisal process

#24 Discuss multiple offer situations and strategies 

#25 Create practice offers to help prepare 

#26 Provide updated housing market data 

#27 Update on any price drops 

#28 Don't hire us to find you a home. 

#29 Determine property inclusions and exclusions

#30 Review comps to determine the value

#31  Verify listing data is correct

#32  Prepare and submit an offer to the listing agent

#33 Negotiate an offer with the listing agent

#34 Execute a sales contract and disclosures 

#35 Coordinate earnest money delivery 

#36 Send copies of the full package to the lender and attorney

#37 Coordinate inspections  

#38 Attend home inspection

#39 Review inspection report and offer insights

#40 Negotiate repairs or credits

#41 Check-in with the lender throughout the process to verify the loan status 

#42 Verify appraisal is ordered and completed at value 

#43 Negotiate any unsatisfactory appraisals

#44 Coordinate closing time and location  

#45 Verify any repairs are completed

#46 Verify attorneys have addressed any title issues 

#47 Reminder to transfer utilities 

#48 Perform final walk-through 

#49 Attend closing & pass the keys