BRAND-NEW HOMES
If you are interested in brand-new properties, tell me your wants, needs, and priorities. I can recommend you a few builders and communities that fit your lifestyle and budget.
The process of buying a new house is totally different from buying a resale property.
Please do NOT start visiting model homes in new communities without your own real estate agent. Many buyers sign a purchase contract (even without understanding the terms and conditions) to buy a house after seeing some attractive models. You should explore other options before making such a significant decision.
Once you visit sales offices, your name will be registered in their systems for a long period. Most builders would not give out promotional incentives if you decide to buy a property from them months later, instead of RIGHT NOW. They won't cover your agent's commission either unless the agent attends your first visit to the model house.
RESALE PROPERTIES
Detailed information of nearly all the resale properties is shared among Texas REALTORS via Multiple Listing Services (MLS). Therefore you can ask any licensed salesperson or broker for information of any property on the market.
Buyer's agents (representatives under agreement) look for available properties for their clients. REALTORS can also obtain the information of 'COMING SOON' properties in MLS and forward it to their clients before other consumers can see such properties on Zillow or Redfin.
BUEYR'S AGENT
Many consumers decide to hire a Realtor as BUYER'S AGENT when purchasing a home in Texas. Meanwhile LISTING AGENT works exclusively for a seller for a specific property. In Texas, it is prohibited for an agent to represent both a seller and a buyer in a transaction ('dual agency').
Please select your buyer's agent carefully. See if s/he has sufficient knowledge of your target area and property type, and if s/he has the ability to help you go through the whole process while minimizing your stresses.
Properties for sale are advertised not only by the seller's agent but also third-party realtors. In many cases, it is unclear for consumers. Ask the advertising realtor whom s/he represents at the beginning of your communication. A Realtor needs to explain his/ her service and commission and obtain a signature from a prospective buyer before showing a home. Commissions are negotiable.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
More corporations and workforces are moving to business-friendly DFW from other cities and states. Growing population demands more homes to rent and buy. Meanwhile, supplies of available homes - either brand-new or resale - remains quite limited, creating long-lasting housing shortage.
Individual and institutional investors are flocking to DFW to acquire any available properties for rent or flip. They expect steady cashflow and rising property value under continued robust demand. You need to select sub-divisions and homebuilders that allow investors to purchase properties for rent. Some HOA and builders have stricter rules than other.
Looking for your first home? Interested in a single-family home for your investment?
I can help you find an ideal property and support you in the entire buying process while minimizing risks and pitfalls that you may encounter. I'll provide relevant data of recent transactions in your target area. You need to understand the market trends and conditions before making offers and renting out properties.
You may think "I can find a property online and negotiate with the owner or the listing agent." That's your choice, but remember that the seller covers the commission for both listing agent and buyer's agent. You can hire a buyer's agent with no additional fee.
It is critical for you to understand each agent's role before disclosing your information. You are just a CUSTOMER , not a CLIENT, until you hire a salesperson or broker and sign a contract for exclusive representation.
MASUMI HAYAKAWA
REALTOR® & Mortgage Loan Officer
Email: masumi.hayakawa@gmail.com
Tel: 310-564-6017
TX Real Estate Salesperson
License# 763552
mhayakawa@centralmetro.com
Central Metro Realty LLC
License# 588680
TX Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS# 2480689
Morty, Inc.
NMLS# 1429243