BUYER SERVICES
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, need more space, or want to down-size, Charlie will guide you through the buying process and provide exceptional service every step of the way.
Your home search will begin with a discussion. Charlie will ask about your housing needs and desires as well as your preferred timing and financing. Having toured thousands of homes throughout the Twin Cities, he’s already knowledgeable about the areas you’re interested in. He can also suggest others you may not have considered.
Today’s housing market is tight. As a result, it’s essential that buyers learn of and see homes as early as possible. Charlie looks for new listings throughout the day and will let you know when you need to move quickly. If you like, Charlie will create an electronic search for you that will send you listings immediately. That way, you don’t have to rely on real estate websites, which can take up to a day to post information.
Are you well-informed about home construction, heating and plumbing, roofs and sewers? Charlie is – and the knowledge base he’s developed will be to your benefit. As you tour homes, he’ll highlight certain features and alert you to any areas of concern.
When you decide on a property, Charlie will walk you through the purchase offer and explain how the dollar amount, timing, and potential contingencies are likely to impact the seller’s decision. Counter offers and lengthy negotiations are commonplace in today’s market. Charlie will ensure that you’re in a strong position throughout the process.
Once the purchase offer is signed, many agents assume their job is done. That’s why purchases fall apart, closings are delayed, and some buyers find themselves temporarily homeless! To ensure that this last, critical period goes smoothly, Charlie will work with your inspector(s), loan officer, title company, and the seller’s agent. More than 99% of Charlie’s clients close on their new home on time and with no surprises.
SELLER SERVICES
Most prospective sellers have lots of questions. “How much can I sell my house for?” “Are there renovations or cosmetic changes I should make?” “How quickly are houses selling in my neighborhood?” “Which direction is the market trending?”
Charlie has helped hundreds of Minnesotans sell their homes and has answers to these and many more questions. Just as important, he has also worked with hundreds of buyers, so he knows what they’re looking for in a property.
Some sellers want to be involved in every step of the process. Others prefer to let someone else take care of most everything. Whatever your preference, Charlie will ensure that you promptly receive the answers you seek and will help you work through the decisions every step of the way.
If your home requires renovations, professional cleaning, or staging before going on the market, Charlie will recommend individuals and companies that he trusts. Once your home is picture-ready, he will pay for professional photography and a 3D “virtual tour.”
Your home will be listed on more than 500 websites: those of national real estate companies like Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com as well as local real estate companies such as ColdwellBanker, EdinaRealty, Remax, and Century21. Pictures, a virtual tour, and information about your home will also be prominently displayed on Charlie’s website, www.CharlieNeimeyer.com.
All sellers seek offers with reasonable or no contingencies, reliable financing, timing suited to their needs, and, of course, a strong price. Charlie will carefully review all purchase agreements and help you navigate any less favorable elements.
He will guide you through the negotiation process, which may include counter offers, additional inspections, and appraisals. By working closely with you as well as the buyer’s agent, appraiser, lender, inspector, and title company, Charlie will ensure you’re always in the strongest possible position.
