What an exciting time! You have completed the pre-approval process and Buyer Counseling Session and are now able to shop with confidence. It is now time to begin the "education" process. You may have already been looking at homes on the market for months or years leading up to your decision to purchase. If so, congratulations - you are a step ahead. We will search the market daily and contact you when we find a match. If the property is of interest to you, we will go look at the property, however, there are several ways to learn about the market as outlined below. The main thing that we ask is that you follow the criteria we have set out for each method if we are acting as your Buyer Representative. Open House. This is a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with homes on the market. Feel free to stop by any Open House that you wish, however, it is imperative that you give them one our business cards and let them know up front that you are working with an agent. The agent will then call us with any questions they have concerning your interest. Remember, the agent at the Open House is representing the Seller - not you. As your Buyer Representative we will work on your behalf and in your best interest. Yard Signs. Yard signs are another great way to spot homes for sale in a neighborhood you may be interested in. We will check the new listings daily and inform you of anything on the market that meets your specifications, however, you may be curious. Remember, no matter whose name is on the sign you should CALL US! We will find out all the details for you. Newspaper Ads/Harmon Homes. Again, CALL US! We will find out the price and location of the home that is of interest to you. Something to keep in mind, the Harmon Homes Book is two weeks old the day it hits the rack - so you will already be familiar with most of the properties (or they will already be sold). Internet. Do we sound like a broken record? CALL US! Make sure you write down the listing number(s) so we can find it quickly for you. We're certain you are getting the idea by now! For Sale By Owner. This is critical. It is imperative that we make the initial contact with the For Sale By Owner if we are to represent you in the transaction. Resist the urge to go into the Open House without us - you'll be glad you did. Most For Sale By Owner's are willing to pay our fee and have calculated it into their asking price. You need our representation in this situation more than ever. For Sale By Owner's are typically unaware of the market value of the home and necessary disclosures. The property is usually overpriced and/or may have problems. The purchase of a home is very serious and costly - one misstep can be disastrous. If the For Sale By Owner refuses to work with us, then you may certainly pursue the home if you would like, however, we will not be able to help you. Making An Offer To Purchase Back to Top Return to main Buyer Page Buying a home? Fill out our on-line Buyer Inquiry Form Selling a home? Fill out our on-line Seller Inquiry Form Relocating? Fill out our on-line Relocation Inquiry Form or call us toll free at 1-866-come2ky! Get on the "Fast Track" to home ownership! Sign up to receive home listings via email! REALTOR®, ABR, CNHS, CRS, GRI, SRES REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI REALTOR®, ABR, CCREC Email Cherie, Linda, Kitty and Shirley: inquiry@welcome2ky.com Toll Free Phone: 1-866-come2ky (1-866-266-3259) Keller Williams Realty Bluegrass 2424 Harrodsburg Rd. Suite 101 Lexington, Kentucky 40503 You may NOT reproduce or copy any information, graphics or html contained herein (including the character "Lexie" and his likeness) for use on another website or other promotional materials without specific written authorization from Cherie Butler, Shirley DeBoor, Kitty Lane, or Linda Wiley. Violators will be subject to legal action for copyright infringement. In accordance with the law, the properties and real estate services featured on this web site are offered without respect to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, physical limitations, or familiar status. REALTORŪ is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŪ and subscribes to it's strict Code of Ethics.