The Lake of the Ozarks real estate market can be very challenging for buyers.  You need an experienced and qualified agent like John Garrett to help you make the right choice. 

There are things a real estate agent, by law, CANNOT tell you when you are buying a home unless you have a signed buyers agency agreement. Things like:

How much you should offer on a home?

What price the seller will accept?

What terms are in your favor?

Why the seller is moving?

How long the property has been on the market?

Is this property a short sale or foreclosure?

Purchasing real estate is a complex transaction and in most cases the seller will be represented by an agent. Even if you are looking at new construction, a buyer broker costs you nothing yet has a lot to offer. Here’s a great article on how to interview a Lake of the Ozarks Buyer’s Agent.

Research by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS has shown that when a buyer’s representative is used, the prospective buyer found a home faster than consumers who did not use a buyer’s representative. At the Lake of the Ozarks, given our very large geographical area, the need for a buyer’s agent is even greater. In many cases, I, as a buyer broker can help you save money by showing you “Sold Comps” helping you to make a more informed initial offer on the property.  As your buyer broker my services include:

 

Evaluating your specific needs and wants, locating properties that fit those specifications.

Utilizing technology to your advantage to make sure it makes your buying process easier, not more confusing!

Coordinating showings – accompanying you on the showings, or previewing properties on your behalf.

Researching the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help the buyer make an informed decision. Many Lake Areas have no planning and zoning, and my local real estate knowledge is invaluable.

Advising you on structuring an appropriate offer to purchase.

Negotiating the fairest purchase price on the most favorable terms that the market will permit on your behalf.

Helping secure appropriate financing for the selected property.

Providing you with a list of potential qualified vendors (e.g. appraiser, surveyor, inspectors, movers, attorneys, carpenters, etc.) if these services are needed.

Answering your questions, and getting answers for you. I always keep the lines of communication open with my clients.

Most importantly, the ability and willing to LISTEN TO YOUR NEEDS AND WANTS and find the best fit for you.

Clearly, by working with a buyer broker you receive a great deal of valuable services at no charge. At the end of the day, my job as your broker is to deliver results and you can take comfort in knowing that my interest are 100% aligned with yours. Since the seller is paying the commission, the worst agents cost you the same as the best, or so it might appear! Don’t make the wrong choice, because the bad or less experienced agent can cost you with their mistakes that hit your pocketbook, consume your time, add hassle and stress to your life. You have enough to worry, make sure your real estate purchase at the Lake is not one of them. Contact me today and you’ll quickly see the value I add to every transaction that I sign my name to.

 

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