Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing one you like.
As top Sanibel and Captiva Island area Realtors, here is how we will guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes and financing, to making sure the final contract is in your best interest:
- You will have full access to ALL homes available on the Sanibel and Captiva Islands market, even listings not yet on the MLS, through our professional Florida real estate affiliations.
- Our expert local knowledge of the Sanibel and Captiva Island area should be invaluable to you, not just in terms of real estate, but also schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
- Every local real estate market absolutely has its own trends and opportunities. This can vary greatly, even one neighborhood to the next. Sanibel and Captiva Islands are no different! It's our job to steer you into opportunities and out of traps.
- What is the true market value of the home you are interested in? Is it priced too high? Is it a bargain that you should jump on? We help home buyers make decisions like this every day, and we'll make sure that YOU get the best value for your money.
- Negotiating with sellers can be stressful. We will help you negotiate, so that the final contract includes your best possible terms and conditions.
- You should know absolutely everything about the property you are buying! You and a member of our team will view every home that you are interested in, together. And prior to closing we will make you fully aware of any and all inspections available to you.
- Have confidence when signing documents. Contracts are full of complicated terms and clauses that can greatly affect your future life in your new home. We will give you the full benefit of our real estate knowledge and experience.
Let us represent your best interests in your search for a new home in the Sanibel and Captiva Islands area. While you can see a million homes on the web, actually buying your home is another matter entirely. Buyers beware!
ACCREDITED BUYER’S REPRESENTATION
The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, the nations oldest and largest association of real estate practitions addressing all aspects of consumer representation in the real estate transaction, has established a criterion for excellence in buyer representation:
THE "ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE" DESIGNATION
To attain this designation, real estate practitioners must complete an extensive classroom training program on buyer agency practices and procedures, pass a written examination and submit evidence of practical experience as buyer's representative.
So, if a real estate transaction is in your future, put an Accredited Buyer’s Representative to work for you.
Part of a select group qualified by the National Association of Realtors as Accredited Buyer's Representatives (ABR), Jim and Penny are proficient in finding the perfect property for their clients at the right price. They are cognizant of the fiduciary responsibilities involved in this relationship and dedicated to providing their best skill, care and diligence to the transaction. This representation is at no cost to you. You really can't afford not to use their expertise!
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST
The Certified Residential Specialist designation (CRS), conferred by the Council of Residential Specialists, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, recognizes real estate agents for proven experience in marketing residential property. To earn the designation, Realtors must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. Less than 5 percent of all Realtors hold the CRS designation.
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