First, we'll find your house ...

We start with you telling us every last thing that you can about the way you live, where you want to live, the architectural styles that attract you, the schools you need, the services you need, the...



And how much you want to spend.



We'll tell you if you're being realistic. If you do want the moon for sixpence, we'll tell you that and you'll revise your expectations or we'll part friends.



Then we go looking.

Not just among one or two agents, among them all. Not just the properties they have listed publicly, all the properties they have – including those agents are yet to list and properties which will never be offered in public nor found on the internet.

We prepare a short list. We arrange inspection times which suit you.

We include only properties which we know will interest you. We do not include properties which are outside your price range or preferences.


And then it's time to buy.



Once the house is found (by you or us) ...

If in your mind you're already arranging the furniture, you're becoming the estate agents' dream and they'll see you coming a mile off. So make sure this does not turn into your very own nightmare.

What can we do that you can't?

We'll be professionally detached – not emotionally involved. We'll check out all the pro's and con's before you even dream of reaching for your cheque book. We'll give you an expert judgement on what's a fair price. We'll find out all there is to find out about the vendor. We'll find out all there is to find out about the neighbourhood. We'll advise you on tactics. If it's an auction, are you better to purchase before or to wait? If it's an auction, we'll control it. We'll suss out any dummy bidders. We'll negotiate on your behalf. We'll bid on your behalf. We'll save you the anxiety. And the money.

We are very, very good at saving money.

Yes or no?

We spend a good part of our time telling our clients why they should not consider particular properties. Houses that on first sight may seem perfect but with some extra insights are simply not right. If we do no more than that, we more than earn our keep, because the costs of the wrong choice can be financially and emotionally horrendous.

Buyers' Advocate Services
Checklist

Adapted from Your Mortgage Magazine

Morrell and Koren will:

• Fully consult with you to determine your particular real estate wants and needs.
• Provide a plan for locating the right property, at the right price and terms, in an acceptable time frame.
• Search using all available methods to locate the property that will best meet your needs and wants. This may include unlisted properties.
• Show you only properties that meet your criteria.
• Represent only your best interests throughout the buying process
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Help you define your financial ability to purchase, explain alternative methods of purchasing and financing and, if you wish, refer you to appropriate mortgage providers.
• Disclose all material facts known about the property and any other relevant information that is likely to affect your ability to obtain the right price and terms.
• Assist you in evaluating the market value of properties and employ strategies which help you obtain the most advantageous price and terms.
• Advise and assist you in completing your purchase agreement.
• Refer you to other professionals (building inspectors, lenders, surveyors, solicitors, conveyancers, etc.) for information or assistance as appropriate.
• Upon acceptance of an offer between you and the vendor, monitor all pre-settlement activities throughout the closing process.
• Communicate with you on a regular basis through the entire process.

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