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House Hunting Excursions! Stress Free Home Shopping

This is the fun part of buying a home! Once you have made the decision to take the exciting step to purchase a new home you want that process to be as smooth as possible. You want to obtain the best quality home at the best price point with minimal stress. That's where I come in! Many people don't realize that the services of an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) is available to them at no cost to assist them in their purchasing decisions and guide them through the process.

Once you have made a decision to purchase, and we have a quality list of homes chosen that meet your criteria and are within your price point, I will arrange a House Hunting Adventures package, set up the appointments and take you on a personalized tour of your selected homes in the House Hunting Adventures limo. The service is free, it is relaxing and allows me to focus my full attention on you as the client as we travel from home to home. I do the work, and you enjoy the service!

I love working with my clients and look forward to helping you meet your real estate goals! Continue reading for more information about what ABR® representation can do for you!

Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR®)

The information on this page will be invaluable if you are in a search for a new home. Read it through carefully before making any decisions to shop for a new home. Used appropriately this information will explain the value of using an Accredited Buyer Respresentative to ensure a safe, smooth and financially successful real estate transaction. Using a REBAC accredited ABR® is the best investment any home buyer can make, and the best part is that there is no cost to you.

Natasha Eden is a REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) trained REALTOR®. REBAC is an independent body that trains REALTORS® to a higher standard and Natasha has earned the ABR® designation through specialized courses with REBAC.

REBAC is the world’s largest organization of real estate professionals focusing on BUYER representation. By providing specialized training and ongoing skill development, REBAC helps its members—and the homebuyers who work with them—experience more successful real estate transactions.

One of the best ways to make the homebuying process flow easier is to become better-acquainted with your options and clearly define your goals. Understanding the reasons you want to buy—and what you want to accomplish in your move—will go a long way towards shaping your plans and improving your results. Perhaps the most important first step involves deciding how you will approach your home search. Who will you work with throughout this process—and how will you work with them?

Why Use an ABR®: REALTOR® Experienced in Buyer Representation?

Buying a home is no small matter. Besides being the largest financial transaction you may ever undertake, it’s probably also the most complex. There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional—especially a trained professional who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation, representing best-in-class buyer services.

When you look for an ABR® before you look for a home, you’ll be served, not sold. Your interests become their interests. And you’ll be working with someone who has gone the extra mile by completing specialized training in delivering the best in buyer-representation services. Plus, a REALTOR® who has an ABR® Designation also has an established track record, with proven experience in representing the concerns of homebuyers.

The ABR® Designation is awarded through the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, or REBAC, which was founded in 1988 to promote superior buyer-representation skills and services. REBAC is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

ABR® vs. Buyer's Rep: A REALTOR® Designation

A buyer’s representative (or simply buyer’s rep) is a licensed real estate professional who represents prospective homebuyers in their property transaction. If you’ve formalized an agency relationship, typically by signing a buyer’s rep agreement with a buyer’s rep, you can expect him or her to:

• Understand your specific needs and wants, and locate appropriate properties.
• Assist you in determining how much you can afford (pre-qualify your mortgage).
• Preview and/or accompany you in viewing properties.
• Research properties, to identify any problems or issues you should consider.
• Advise you in formulating your offer.
• Help you develop your negotiation strategy.
• Provide a list of potential qualified vendors (such as inspectors, attorneys, lenders, etc.) for other related services that may be needed.
• Keep track of all the details throughout the entire transaction—to closing and beyond

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In other words, a buyer’s rep should make your homebuying experience go as smoothly and successfully as possible.

But not all buyer’s reps are equal. A buyer’s rep who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) REALTOR® designation has made an extra effort to raise the bar, with additional training and experience in serving you, the homebuyer. If you work with an ABR®, you can feel more confident that you’ll receive the highest level of buyer-representation services.

REBAC Benefits for Homebuyers

Even though buyer representation is now largely available to homebuyers across the country, it wasn’t always so. As an advocate of homebuyers, REBAC has played a key role in creating that change—helping homebuyers receive the same level of representation in real estate transactions that was previously only awarded to sellers.

By effecting substantial changes to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, REBAC has helped change the way real estate brokerage is conducted across the country, ultimately providing better service to real estate homebuyers.

REBAC continues to serve homebuyers by providing valuable information resources on the buying process and helping to connect homebuyers with qualified buyer’s representatives.

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Market Update - June 2010. Recent statistics from the Calgary Real Estate Board indicate a strong decline in home sales and increased inventory, a particularly beneficial time for home buyers.

Market Update - July 2010. Statistics released July 1st from the Calgary Real Estate Board show that the decline in home sales and more homes coming on the market than are being sold continues. This is a very good buyers market time. If you are a prospective home buyer and would like further information, please feel free to contact me for details. There is no cost or obligation.

Buying Your New Home

I'm here to help you with every aspect of your home buying experience every step of the way. When purchasing a home, you are faced with a multitude of decisions! The primary one is whether you are actually prepared to purchase a home. Locating the perfect home is not always an easy task, and obtaining a mortgage loan can be a complex and tiring process. Although, once you have determined that you are ready to move forward with the required effort towards your home-purchasing goal, the rewards are unquestionable.

While at your side each step of the way, I will make the process of purchasing your new home easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive than if you undertook this challenge on your own. My skills as an Accredited Buyers Representative will help you locate and assess properties for sale that match your specifications, lifestyle and personality and help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase. Most importantly our preparations will show home sellers that you are a preferred buyer! The Accredited Buyers service gives you an edge in the home buying experience.

I am always familiar with current homes on the market, and I know neighborhood values well, so I can help you determine which properties are fairly-priced and in good condition before you start your search.

Your First Step

Your first step to buying a home is to first ask yourself why you want to buy a home: to stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? To entertain business associates? To move up to a bigger house? Next, list what kind of home you'd like and where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate the "must haves" from the "want to haves."

Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target, going from the general to the specific. Consider area (city, suburban neighborhood, country); community (north, south, east, or west side); neighborhood (older and settled or sparkling new; a particular school zone; recreational facilities; and other community services such as transportation, day care, library, stores, entertainment). Ask yourself how many minutes you are willing to commute to work.

Think about home styles. How much space do you need? Does your situation require a one-level home, or are stairs acceptable? Consider size and kind of property. Do you want a newer home, or maybe an older one to fix up? Someday you or your heirs will want to sell. Consider how long you expect to live in this particular home.

Your Next Step: Loan Pre-Qualification

Once you have addressed the above needs, your next step in the purchasing process is to get pre-qualified with a mortgage company.

This pre-approval is an absolute necessity for me, so that I gain a negotiating advantage when I'm dealing with "priced-right" homes on your behalf.

Call me and I will refer you to a mortgage professional that has an excellent reputation and track record for successfully acquiring loan approval for his/her clients.

I Will Find The Right Home For You

Once you've been pre-qualified and know what price range you want to stay in, call me at 403-399-0809, or simply visit my Buyers Wish List link to provide me the details on exactly the type of home you would like me to locate fo ryou. I will determine which properties fit your needs. By having the information you provide on the Buyers Wish List page, I will know a bit about you and your needs to get the search started. As we move forward in our search for your new home, I will also want to get to know you and your family on a more personal level so I am able to better customize our home shopping adventure specifically for you.

I have the best possible resources and communication systems available today to help you locate the homes on the market that match your specifications. You can even search my listings here at my website. Once we have found the right homes to view, I'll pick you up in our House Hunting Adventures Limo and we'll go have some fun shopping for your new home!

Want to do some research on your own as well? Take advantage of the MLS Search tool. It's easy to use! Also, if if you are an iPhone user, there is a free tool available for you to search all Calgary listings on the go.

As Your Accredited Buyers Representative, I Am Committed To You!!

I will help you complete your financing and inspections, and close on the transaction. My top priority is to make sure that your home buying experience is pleasant, cost-efficient, and successful. In fact, the entire experience might be down right fun!! Give me a call at 403-399-0809 or fill out my contact form below and I will be happy to represent you.