First, before we start looking online, we sit down to discuss your needs, what's your dream place like in your mind.
It's
really important for me to fully understand what you are seeking, because I
probably know where that ranch is,
if you convey that image to me... so we start by
sharing what you want and, just as important, what you DON'T want...
If we
find the perfect place, but it's next to a loud airport, it may annoy you...
others might be fine with that.... I need to know
so I can match you with a great place! If you
have pictures from a magazine of your "dream place" bring them!
Financing, What is your budget, what do you qualify for in today's stringent loan market. What types of financing are available?
Some
areas qualify for lower financing rates than others... USDA, bond money, low
interest loans are available... depending on where you
buy will often determine what financing is available.
But we need to know your budget... no sense in looking at properties not in
your range.
It wastes our time, time we could better use finding
that dream ranch you want... and can afford.
After working together for a day, do we click? If so, would you like to work exclusively with me?
I like
to spend a day with potential clients, whether they are Buyers or Sellers to
see if we "click"
I don't want to work with someone that isn't
comfortable with me and vice versa... so... do a trial day, see how it goes.
Once we decide to work together, I will ask you to work
exclusively with me. I can show any property, regardless of who listed
the property. Since I will be searching,
previewing, and networking on your behalf, I will ask you to sign a Broker
agreement
to allow me to represent you on all properties,
including For Sale by Owners as well. The Seller pays to fees for the
agent so don't
worry about "will it cost me.." it won't.
Start searching, set you up in an automatic search, which will email if something new comes on the market!
This is pretty neat... I have subscribed to a full IDX system that allows
YOU to search in MLS! You can save a search and whenever
a new listing comes on the market that matches your
search criteria, it will email you directly... then we can set an
appointment to
go check it out... If you are busy, I can preview
the ranch and see if it meets what you expect. Pictures often don't
show what the
ranch is really like, especially elevation... high on a
bluff or down in a wash... I'll do the legwork and only show you good
properties.
You should know that some Sellers don't want their properties
on MLS for the whole world to see... Ranch owners are often a quiet
type, sort
of keep to themselves. So I often know of a property that's available, but only
by word of mouth... I can help you find what
you're looking for.... I talk to
horsemen all day.
Making an offer, how do I know what it's worth? How much to offer?
This is where using a "city
agent" can really hurt you... as buying a ranch can be a nightmare if
you don't know what you're doing.
Does it have water... on a well... how much water does
the well produce... how deep is it... what is the water depth... how old is
the well
Does the well have a casing, when was the last time it
was blown out and treated... and all these questions are over just the
WELL...
Imagine all the other questions you don't know to ask about a ranch... BLM land rights, easements, zoning SR vs R1 etc...
Now more than ever is when you need an experienced agent to help you buy a ranch.
Inspections, what to look for, when to call in an expert.
So you have made an offer,
and they accepted! Congrats... now the inspections start. The
normal contract calls for 10 day inspections.
Can you get them done by then? The correct
answer is no. Ask me why... you need to know.
Things aren't going well with the contract... now what?
Here again, things can go wrong... Seller
isn't making repairs, or your agent forgot to put something very important
in the contract...
now the Seller is removing what you thought was
to be yours... what to do? Well, start with an agent that knows this
stuff in advance.
May I recommend myself? :D this
is all I do... Let me ask you... If you needed a heart surgeon, would
you go to a pediatrician?
Both are qualified, but in different fields of
expertise. Hey, on the flip side, I don't sell condos... lol.
So if you would like me to help you, call or click
today...
Jeremy 520-241-8888 or
Jeremy@TheRanchGuy.com