1. Consult with you to determine your particular real estate wants and needs. This includes providing information as to the advantages and disadvantages of the choices available to you, in order to help you make informed decisions.

2. Maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests throughout your buying process.

3. Help you define your financial ability to purchase, explain alternative methods of purchasing and financing, and assist in arranging mortgage financing.

4. Provide an action plan for locating the right property, at the right price and terms, in an acceptable time frame.

5. Search using available methods to locate the property that will best meet your needs and wants. This may include properties listed with our office, offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties.

6. Show properties that meet your specifications, in accordance with Fair Housing Regulations and ethical real estate practices.

7. Disclose material facts known about the property, and other relevant information that is likely to affect your ability to obtain the right price and terms.

8. Assist you in evaluating the market value of properties that are of interest to you, and suggest negotiating strategies to help you obtain the most advantageous price and terms.

9. As your advocate, advise and assist you in completing your purchase agreement, and present your offer in a light most favorable to you.

10. Refer you to other professionals (attorneys, accountants, inspectors, mortgage lenders, etc.) for information or assistance as appropriate.

11. Upon acceptance of an offer between you and the seller, monitor all pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process as permitted by law or local practice.

12. Consult and communicate with you on a regular basis throughout your
    entire real estate purchase process.

13. Recommend home warranty to protect you.

**For use in conjunction with written Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement ONLY.