
What I do:
There are a myriad of potential roadblocks along the road to closing. Here are just some of the ways I help you find the best route.
For Sellers and Buyers:
Advise and vigorously advocate for you during the entire process
Help guide you through the emotional aspects of purchasing & selling a home
Empower you to make good choices, start to finish
Provide in-depth market analyses and tour you through comparable active listings in the neighborhood to provide pricing perspective objectivity
Review and discuss market conditions and trends
Explain Agency relationships
Explain how I am paid, and by whom
Keep you informed of key dates throughout the process, monitor and meet contract deadlines for HOA docs, surveys, financing approval etc.
Inform you of closing costs, homeowner association transfer fees, implications of un-permitted additions and tax prorations.
Explain potential real estate related misinformation in the media
Explain the difference between algorithm-driven market analyses and the analyses I carefully research
Pull and discuss FEMA flood maps and implications
Discuss transferability of warranties
Verify need for City of Austin ECAD Ordinance inspections
Explain the lender’s Property Appraisal process and how it differs from tax appraisals
Determine “real property” inclusions & exclusions
Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Addendum
Regularly check-in with lenders to verify loan status, timely approval and funding
Educate clients about the options & nuances contained in TREC & TX Realtors Contracts, Amendments and Addenda
Discuss and prepare Sales Contract & Addenda
Discuss the potential for and implications of multiple offers
Advise and consult and vigorously negotiate repairs, and prepare necessary Amendments
Complete Sales Contract including all Addenda & Amendments
Confirm that Contract, Amendments and Addenda are fully signed & executed
Coordinate closing time & location
Receive and review closing documents
Attend closing
Send reminders to schedule turning utilities on or off prior to closing
Consult with the brain trust of experienced, dedicated full-time agents assembled at Stanberry Realtors, founded 1982 in Austin, TX
I am available to you from 9am-9pm, 7 days per week
For Buyers:
Show you neighborhoods and help you determine the optimal location
Send listings matching your specified criteria as soon as they hit the market
Direct you to accurate school rating resources and weigh in with my experience
Discuss the implications of school districts on home values
Update buyers on any price changes
Verify listing data Is correct
Schedule showing appointments
Show you homes
Recommend mortgage lenders and financing options
Obtain customized Pre-Approval Letter from lender
Discuss the implications of individual Homeowners Associations
Confirm sources and status of water/wastewater, electric, gas & all relevant utilities
Explain home inspection process and recommend inspectors
Review home and pest inspections with buyers
Negotiate inspection objections
Provide copy of Sellers Disclosure to Buyers when applicable
Get all agreed upon repair Items in writing with signed amendments
Explain Independent School District effect on home values
Advise of the potential presence of recording devices at showings
Look out for potential inspection issues during showings
Apprise listing agents of buyer’s feedback
Explain Home Warranty provisions and recommend options
Obtain HOA Bylaws and review with buyer
Verify any existing lease agreements
Communicate directly with lender’s appraiser, if necessary
Negotiate any unsatisfactory appraisals
Follow up on lender’s appraisal date and status
Confirm repairs have been made
Email reminders to listing agent to be certain that sellers provide warranties, instruction manuals, garage door openers, house and mailbox keys at closing & funding
Perform final pre-closing walk-through inspection with buyers
Ensure that keys and accessories are provided to buyers at closing
Send Homestead Exemption form reminder after closing
Available to answer your questions after closing
For Sellers:
Share the most efficient ways to prepare the house for sale, ensuring the highest return on investment
Hire and pay for the finest photography and recommend the most accomplished home stagers
Provide access to Sellers Shield©, Texas’s only legal service contract designed to give you peace of mind after your transaction has closed
Request buyer feedback after each showing & share with seller
Research and confirm property tax data
Meet at your home, learn your goals, discuss strategy and familiarize myself with the property
Review marketing plans for your approval
Review and discuss Listing Agreement, Disclosures and Compensation
Provide Sellers Disclosure form via Sellers Shield©
Verify current mortgage loan info is sent to title company
Investigate any Unrecorded Property Easements
Investigate any unclosed permits
Establish showing instructions & showing times
Discuss different types of buyer financing and “all cash” offers
Obtain Proof of Funds from cash buyer’s financial institutions
Explain the lender’s appraisal process and potential pitfalls
Verify Homeowners Association Fees
Ensure that title company sends copy of HOA Rules & Bylaws
Gather Transferable Warranties
Verify ownership or lease Agreements for Security, Solar, Propane etc
Schedule home stager consultation when applicable
Schedule House Cleaner when applicable
Schedule home staging when applicable
Pay for and schedule photo shoot
Meet photographer at property
Install electronic lockbox & yard sign
Input property listing Into the MLS system
Verify listing data on 3rd party websites
Keep track of Showing Activity
Update MLS Listing as needed
Present and discuss all offers
Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from buyer’s agent
Examine & verify buyer’s qualifications
Interview buyer’s Loan Officer
Send executed contract to Title Company
Attempt to procure Backup Offers
Send executed Backup Contract(s) to Title Company when agreed, signed and executed
Check that buyer’s agent has received copies of all documents
Obtain repair receipts and confirm repairs have been completed
Verify Title Company has all documents
Change Property Status in MLS
Discuss potential Buyer Inspection Objections, advise and determine resolution
Have all agreements in writing on required forms
Confirm lender’s Clear-to-Close
Resolve Any Title Issues before closing
Receive and review Closing Documents
Answer any questions you have after closing