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Here’s a Partial list of all the service you receive when you hire Scott Darling as your Buyer Broker!
Best of all – it costs you nothing for our services – the seller pays all our fees!

Discuss present and future housing criteria
How you can reach us – Phone; Fax; E-Mail; Mail
Your past experiences with Realtors
When you’d like to be in your home
Give you information on loan pre-approval

Neighborhood & location
Home size, bedrooms & baths
Hobbies and special needs
Amenities
Preferred condition

I store your housing criteria in MLS database for matches with existing and future listings and review new or changed listings for suitability to your needs.
Price
Location
Amenities

I eliminate marginal or unsuitable properties which are
Overpriced
In bad condition
On a busy street
Backing up on a freeway
In a bad neighborhood

I spend immense amounts of time evaluating and previewing new properties as they come on the market. For each home I show you, I’ve already seen dozens of homes which weren’t suitable.

As needed, investigate newspapers for open houses and "for sale by owners," along with expired or withdrawn homes, and evaluate them using the criteria you defined.

Arrange home tour for selected properties
Check sales availability with listing agents
Make showing appointments with owners or tenants and pick up keys
Drive you to each home, commenting on neighborhood and streets

I Assist you with each home viewing, carrying out a competent visual inspection of following items for homes you are interested in

Driveways
Sidewalks
Garage Doors
Roofs and Gutters
Fencing
Floor covering
Windows and Doors

I’ll recommend inspections by licensed professionals where appropriate or when "red flags" are evident

I’ll review sales of comparable homes to make sure you don’t overpay. I’ll determine approximate fair market value from recent sales.

I’ll confer with seller’s broker to accurately assess your negotiating position with the seller so I can draft a successful purchase offer. I’ll prepare the purchase agreement with special consideration given to

Purchase Price
The Deposit
Closing Costs
Loan Contingencies
Fixtures vs. Personal Property
Professional Inspections
Flood, Special Studies Zone, and Other Disclosures
Closing Date
Possession
Condition of the Property at Time of Possession
Avoiding Unnecessary Controversy, Complications or Delays

We arrange for contract presentation to seller, listing broker, or both, as appropriate. Meet with them, negotiations of any seller’s counter offer to buyer and vice versa

Review the Preliminary Title Report for clouds on title and liens, and deliver to you and lender.
Coordinate loan processing with loan officer
Provide access and comparable sales information for appraiser
Order pest control, roof, and property inspections, as needed
Arrange access for above inspectors
Review all reports, forwarding them to client
Coordinate all repair work
Review and forward all completion notices to you
Order loan documents
Review clients closing instructions with title officer, making sure they reflect your wishes
Schedule and conduct buyers "walk through" inspection
Arrange client/escrow officer paperwork sign off meeting
Coordinate closing
Arrange for transfer of the keys to the property

In short, I handle any and all problems that arise along the way

This is just a partial list of what you receive when you hire me for your next home purchase!

Best of all – it costs you nothing for our services – the seller pays all our fees!
Give me a call – you’ll be glad you did!

We Value Your Business And Appreciate Your Referrals

Almost all my clients have been referred to me by their friends, family, or found me on the Internet. One of the nice benefits of a referral based business is that we get to work with people who are motivated, financially qualified, highly educated, decisive, pleasant, and have interesting backgrounds. What’s particularly rewarding is how many of our buyers and sellers have become friends.

If you are planning to buy or sell a home, I’d appreciate the opportunity to show you how you’ll benefit from my services. And, if you know a friend, neighbor, or family member who is buying, selling, or relocating anywhere in the United States, I’ll be happy to check my extensive database of highly qualified Realtors and refer you to a great local Realtor. Send me an Email.

Scott Darling, CRS, GRI, ABR, SRES
Associate Broker
RE/MAX Action Associates
403 W. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-2001
(610) 594-SCOT