Martin D. Cates: Buyers Representation

The Benefits of Full Client Representation

When dealing with real estate, you are making serious choices that deserve serious attention, professionalism and expertise from your REALTOR^®. Martin Cates provides full representation — and he takes this role seriously.

Consider this — when you consult your physician, attorney or tax accountant — your information is held sacred and confidential. You trust these

professionals to maintain a fiduciary duty to deliver advice and counsel always keeping your best interest in the forefront. Maine’s government appointed Real Estate Commission agrees with the importance of fiduciary duty; therefore requiring these relationships be formalized by written agreement.

As a Seller, you secure a Listing Agreement with agreed upon terms and conditions to market your property. As of July 1, 2006 Buyers, seeking full representation from a Buyer Agent must do so with a written Buyer Broker Agreement.

Finding the right home is only part of the buying equation. You want to be sure you are covering all the bases with this key investment. You may be ready today or making plans for the future; we always keep what’s best for you and your family paramount. That’s the Martin Cates difference.

These agreements are good! Listing Agreements and Buyer Broker Agreements afford you committed expertise, advice and service from a real estate professional. Please contact us for more information and how we can help you.

As Your Buyer Representative you can expect us to:

Take time to know you, your needs, wants and timing
Establish clear expectations on how we will work together
Alleviate uncertainty with an overview of the home buying process
Assist you in finding the best financing that works for you
Identify and deliver information on suitable properties, both listed or unlisted
Set up showings and visit potential properties with an objective eye
Discuss potential future re-sale value
Prepare a Comparative Market Analysis of recently sold homes so you know you’re paying the right price
Pre-view necessary contracts and documents you will be signing so when the right house finds you — you are ready to make your move
Guide you through contract development and negotiation
Coordinate home inspections, appraisals, attorneys, surveyors and utilities to get you to closing effortlessly
Be your community information resource regarding towns, medical facilities, schools, recreational services, contractors, utilities and the area in general
Develop a thoughtfully coordinated timetable for your move
Communicate constantly so you know what's happening and when
Be there every step of the way and at the closing table as you collect the keys to your new place!

Read more about real estate agents duties and relationships with Buyers and Sellers.
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Please contact us for more information and how we can help you.

Martin D. Cates | Rockland, ME | 207-596-0352