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 Damon Nicholas, through Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Realtors, offers Concierge Service, which is an exclusive service designed to help you manage the details of home buying and selling.
YOU NEED TO GET THINGS DONE
Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming. Often, Damon's clients come to him for advice on locating services to help them before, during and after their move. That's why Coldwell Banker Concierge service was created. A full-service program that goes beyond what you'd expect from your Realtor.
YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Damon will arrange for a Coldwell Banker Concierge representative to give you the personal attention you need when you're preparing to list your home with Damon or move into a new home he has helped you locate. The Concierge representative will schedule, order and manage many of the details that go along with buying or selling a home. Together with Damon, they'll be there to answer questions and provide assistance throughout the entire process.
THE CONCIERGE PROGRAM SAVES YOU TIME AND EFFORT
Damon knows your time is valuable. With this program, you no longer have to search for service providers. That work has all been done for you, exclusively.
ONLY THE BEST WILL DO
These service providers are selected because they meet Damon's high standards. Each vendor's professional qualifications, responsiveness and quality of work performed are among the many factors considered.
HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CONCIERGE PROGRAM
When you list or buy a home through Damon, he will explain the services available. Then, the Concierge representative will talk to you about the specific services, contact the designated vendors and arrange appointments to fit your schedule.
HERE'S A SAMPLING OF THE SERVICE CATEGORIES
- Appliances/ appliance repair
- Car rental
- Carpet and flooring
- Discount lodging
- Electricians
- Garage door installation and repair
- General contractors
- Heating and cooling
- Home inspection
- Home security systems
- Home warranties
- Insurance /home-life-auto
- Landscaping
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- Lawn maintenance
- Mortgage services
- Moving and storage
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Property management
- Relocation services
- Roofing
- Settlement services
- Temporary housing
- Termite inspections
- Truck rental
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GOVERNMENT REAL ESTATE RESOURCES
Try the US Census
Bureau,
FedStats.com, or the
Bureau of
Labor Statistics for useful information. The
HUD web
site is full of resources. Don't forget
Fannie
Mae,
Freddie Mac, or
Ginnie
Mae. Get home buying tips from the
Federal Consumer Information Center.
LOCAL INFO
Find your local
Chamber of Commerce or
State Government.
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If you choose to buy a home with a realtor's help, you substantially reduce your risk. Buying real estate involves more legal and financial repercussions than most people realize. Realtors are licensed and highly regulated professionals who are equipped to deal with the complex issues that arise. For example, if the FSBO seller holds your earnest money deposit, how will you as the buyer go about getting it back if the deal does not close? What will you do if the seller refuses to correct defects in the home or treat a termite infestation? Who pays for re-wiring the house if the electrical system does not meet current codes? What if there are liens against the property?
As a buyer, you have rights written into the sales contract. An experienced agent knows how to protect those rights while negotiating the best price and terms on your behalf.
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