All Clients:

• Explain how I am paid

• Explain Agency relationships

• Consult with, advise and vigorously advocate for you during the entire course of negotiations

• 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

• 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

Specific to Buyers:

• Send listings to buyers within their specified criteria

• Update buyers when new listings hit the market

• Update buyers on any price changes

• Verify listing data Is correct

• Schedule showing appointments

• Show you homes

• Help guide buyers through the emotional aspects of finding and purchasing a home

• 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

• Note buyer feedback after each showing

• 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

Specific to 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