Buyers: Getting Started & Aligning On Expectations

Real-estate agent Renee Hahn walks new buyers through how she works. She invests time upfront without immediate pay, provides self-paced tools and a starter checklist, and asks that buyers disclose her involvement when visiting properties and keep communication to email so nothing gets lost.
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Hello there! I'm genuinely thrilled to join you on this exciting journey of finding your dream home. Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of house hunting, I wanted to share a quick video to set some expectations and make sure we're on the same page. So let's get started. In thinking about what I wanted your experience to be, I reflected on my own real estate journey. Having spent years as a senior executive before getting into real estate, I was moving every few years, and so I've had my fair share of experiences. And trust me, I've taken all those lessons to heart, shaping my approach to align with what I think is going to work best for you. Early on, you're going to notice two things about me. First, I'm laser-focused on you, the client. Second, I'm here to leverage my creativity and process orientation to make your home purchase not just good but absolutely fantastic. My goal is simple: I want you to walk away feeling this was your best real estate experience you've ever had, and I'm committed to making that happen. Let's talk about our partnership. Transparency is my mantra. I'm here to be transparent and proactive because our alignment is crucial. Now, onto a few expectations. To start, being an informed buyer is key. I've crafted some fantastic tools to guide you through the buying process. These aren't meant to replace our important and ongoing discussions along the way, but they are there to serve as your self-paced resources, helping ensure that you stay on top of key actions effortlessly. Honestly, in real estate, I invest my time and expertise upfront without any immediate compensation. It's a partnership, and your trust means the world to me. So let's work on maintaining a respectful, professional, and trusting relationship. I'll invest my time and energy and all of my resources into your search because your success is my success. Now, here's a little insider tip. When you're out and about, please let people know that you're working with a real estate agent. This ensures smooth sailing for both of us, especially when it comes to open houses. And if we're considering new builds, I'd love to be your first point of contact with the builders. It's not just about avoiding hiccups, it's about ensuring that you have the best advocate in your corner. This isn't just a nice to do, by the way, but it's a requirement from the builders to allow me to continue to serve you. Keep in mind that this has zero impact on your new build The build price remains the same whether you have an agent representing you or not. Now let's move on to communication. Communication is my forte, and while I strive to understand your preferences, I'm not perfect. Your feedback is not just welcomed, it's crucial in making our journey more positive. And when it comes to reaching me, email is your superhero. It ensures that I can get back to you promptly organized and ready to tackle any questions or queries. As you can imagine, the number of text messages I receive on a daily basis means that your text can easily get buried and lost, whereas an email will be there waiting for me when I'm back in the office and actually can take action. So that's a bit about our expectations. There is a checklist to help you hit the ground running, so keep going with the steps under Getting Started. I'm genuinely looking forward to being your partner in this home search adventure. Let's make finding your dream home an incredible experience together. I can't wait to get started.
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