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Free
Home Buyer's toolkit
Call or e-mail me at mopfer@mc.net for Your FREE Copy!
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
TO WORK WITH AN ABR?
From the time you decide to purchase your first home or even move up or buy investment property, you should consider the help & expertise of a buyer's agent. As an ABR (Accredited
Buyers Representative) we are a valuable resource as we are trained & committed to helping you find just the right home & to protect your best interests.
As Buyer agents we understand your needs, provide resources of information on neighborhoods, schools, and communities. We arrange property showings, evaluate
market conditions & evaluate price comparisons on properties you may consider purchasing. We review the necessary forms, explain contract contingencies and assist in negotiations always keeping your information confidential. We can provide you with reputable lenders, home inspectors & attorney contacts and we assist you through the
entire purchase process through closing.
Buyer agents are generally compensated by the sellers. In cooperation with the Multiple Listing Service and their listing broker, we receive our fees upon successful closing of the property.
A buyer's agent can also be paid by the buyer on occasion in special circumstances. For more information, contact me at mopfer@mc.net
Purchasing a home is by far the most important investment you may ever make and it is a highly emotional experience. Having a trained professional looking out for you every step of the way
is the smartest thing you can do for yourself. We are dedicated to helping you & guiding you through the process. It is our goal for you to be completely satisfied! We hope to make your experience a smooth & pleasant one. We want build your confidence & trust in our abilities in hopes that you will always come to us for all your
real estate needs and to refer your family & friends as well.
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GUIDE TO
McHenry County
This handy guide was developed by
to assist homeowners and potential home buyers in
finding shopping, restaurants, golf courses, hotels, services,
etc., in Northern McHenry County. Click the link below to
open the guide in a new window:
Shopping & Services Guide for McHenry County
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When to Start
Looking For a Home
Don't wait until you have the
money! Most buyers aren't aware of all the financing options
available to them that require little or no down payment. Ask your
"Buyers Agent" to recommend qualified & reputable lenders.
Check into your mortgage
options. You'll want to obtain a written "Pre-Approval" from a
mortgage lender indicating the amount you will be qualified to
borrow.
Where would you like to live?
Do you want to be in a certain school district? Need to be close to
major highway or train? Concentrate your beginning point there.
Think about your household
needs. How many bedrooms you need, floor plan or design, size of
garage, etc…
Are you renting? Allow
enough time so that when you are ready to move, you will be able to
go right into your new home. Your "Buyers Agent" can help you time
it just right!
Begin researching the market
before you intend to buy. Start 6-9 months early! Ask your
"Buyers Agent" to start sending you listings. Through the internet &
your e-mail you can receive automated "up to the minute" notice on
homes that fit your criteria and price range as soon as they become
available to the market. Through "Connect MLS" (A direct link to the
Multiple Listing Service of Illinois which services 1000's of
listings from all it's member offices)
Learn about disclosures and
contracts. Last but certainly not least, have your "Buyers
Agent" sit down and educate you on the many forms and documents you
will be asked to sign. It is a complex process that has many
potential pitfalls and glitches that demand the undivided attention
and involvement of a Real Estate Professional who has been trained
in the intricacies of negotiating and finalizing a transaction to
completion. For many people, buying a home is an extremely emotional
experience. Technology is a wonderful and powerful too, but that's
precisely what it is. It cannot and never will be able to offer the
assurance, guidance and friendship that are unique to the kind of
personal interaction which a "Buyers Agent" and their clients enjoy.
It's important to have someone to guide you through the process,
strongly negotiate on your behalf and ensure you're playing with the
market, not against it!
We work hard for you! |
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agent profile
Mary Opfer
Managing Broker, E-Pro, ABR, ASP Buyer & Seller Representation
Mary Opfer is the leader of The Mary Opfer Team
at REMAX Unlimited Northwest in Cary, Illinois. Dedicated
to providing service with quality, value and integrity to
all, Mary has been buying and selling homes and real estate
in the Village of Cary and the Cary Grove area since 1989,
and has closed in excess of 118 Million Dollars in career
sales …and counting. |
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