Bend, Oregon
Buy Right Guide - Lesson 1

How to Pick the Hardest Working Real Estate Agent in Bend, Oregon

You’ve probably heard a family member or friend say, “I’m going to get into Real Estate and make a pile of money!” That’s probably why there are so many “Real Estate Agents”. In some cities, almost one percent of the population either has, or at one time had, a Real Estate license. Bend Oregon is no exception.

The truth is, you can make excellent money selling Real Estate – but few Agents actually do. Most Agents in Bend are part time, and only a small percentage of Bend Real Estate Agents do the majority of the business.

If you want to Buy Right, you need a full-time Real Estate Professional who loves to sell Real Estate. For her or him, it isn’t work… it’s a pleasure. So much so that they've become an Expert in Buying and Selling Real Estate of all shapes and sizes.

They're up by seven every morning, out in the field, and going to preview other Agent’s Real Estate Listings. They know the Real Estate Inventory in Bend and the surrounding areas like the back of their hand.

When it comes time to buy your home, your Agent has mastered the buying process and can help you find the best property and the best financing to meet YOUR needs.

Not only do they know the process inside out and upside down, they've assembled a team of professional Appraisers, Inspectors, Loan Officers, Title Officers, Escrow Agents, and Insurance Agents that know the answers to all the questions that you must know to ensure a a smooth home buying experience.

Preferably, your Agent is at local board meetings, open houses, etc. finding the best possible deals in the Bend area. They'll often know of deals before they even hit the MLS or Internet listings. A great Agent can be a great source for the best deal in town.

Did you know that many Real Estate Offices have in-house lists of available properties they market to each other, that aren't even public knowledge yet?

You need that kind of Real Estate Professional on your team… after all, if you have a $20,000 tax question, you would seek an accountant’s advice, right? If you have a $275,000 Real Estate question, you need a great Real Estate Professional!

A great Real Estate Agent must know Bend and its surrounding areas. This takes years of studying the markets and continually staying apprised of what homes are for sale. While you are concerned about how much you can afford and whether or not it will meet you and your family’s needs, your Agent is looking for structural soundness, resale ability, appreciation potential of the property, and many other factors that will be important to you and your future.

This Buy Right Guide, along with the expertise of your Real Estate Agent, will put you ahead of the pack and help you get the most home or property for your investment.

There are forms included to help you determine how much you can comfortably afford and how to work with your Agent to find the best financing options.

There are also tips on when and how to make offers on the home you’re most interested in and how to gather the information you need from prospective sellers.

Do your research and build a good relationship with your Agent, and your home buying process will be a positive and successful one.

Tomorrow Lesson 2 - Bend Buy Right Guide

Tomorrow you'll receive Lesson #2 of the Bend Buy Right Guide which will give you insight into some of the most important Real Estate Terms for Home Buyers.