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Welcome to my website. My name is Bob Morrison with Exit Realty 1st Choice in Tucson, Arizona.
In case you were curious...EXIT is the 5th largest real estate company in the U.S. They started in Toronto, Canada in 1995.

I'm  from Cheyenne, Wyo. After short stops in Denver, Colo, and Tucson, Az., I went to junior high and high school in Sacramento, Ca, and went to college at the University of Hawaii where I studied public relations. During my travels I've been fortunate enough to work with leaders in the fields of athletics, public relations, sales, and publishing. I've been in real estate since 2004. I have always been lucky enough to work one-on-one with clients and I'm looking forward to working with you.

Real Estate is a people business. I know how to work with people.

Favorite Quote: "You never get a second chance to make a 1st impression.

Enough about me. You need to remember that the Real Estate Business is a people business.
                                                                           I KNOW PEOPLE.

 

In Arizona, prior to 1993, the "policy of agency" (who an agent represents) was that both the listing agent and the selling agent represented the seller (who paid the commission). Today, the listing agent represents the seller, and the buyer's agent represents the buyer. Buyers have a choice!  Sellers still pay the commission but it is paid to the brokerage of the listing agent. That brokerage in turn pays half of the received commission to the brokerage of the Buyer's agent. The individual agent is then paid on whatever level has been agreed upon in their office contract. Agents have a choice!

Agents can elect to represent either seller or buyer, or both if the situation arises wherein the listing is one that is listed by the buyer's agent's office. That's called a dual representation. In such a case, the agent pledges fairness and honesty.

I've been asked many times what my policy is, and to clarify whom I represent when I have a reply to my offer of service. Here is my policy:
For those folks transferring, relocating and asking me for information on homes, I represent the Buyer. How do I do this, and what is covered in this representation, you ask? These are my guidelines called my Standards of Care... A "CARLOAD" of care goes into my representation!


Standards of Care - A Carload
(what I feel I owe to my Buyer!)
C onfidentiality
A ccounting - my responsibility to protect my client
R easonable care & diligence
L oyalty
O bedience to lawful instructions
A ccountability - for my actions
D isclosure
Benefit to the Buyer:
  1. Total commitment to the Buyer
  2. Maximum effort on their behalf
  3. Exposure to the entire market
  4. Confidentiality
  5. Disclosure and loyalty
  6. Track record of successful negotiations
  7. Privacy for the Buyer
  8. Strongest possible protection of the Buyer's interests.
  9. Mortgage financing
  10. Buyers will save money since I will be fighting to protect their interest.
Benefit to me as their agent:
  1. Buyer loyalty
  2. More qualified Buyer
  3. More educated (to the marketplace) Buyer
  4. Peace of mind, less conflict of interest
  5. Ability to offer more services
Will the Buyer need to sign an agreement?

It will not be mandatory for the Buyer to sign an agreement with me at initial contact, although I would be happy to do so. I extend much effort, time, expertise, loyalty and education to be singularly informed on behalf of my buyers. However, I would hope that with such good service and representation, a buyer will be loyal to me!

At the time an offer is written, then it is necessary to sign an Agency Agreement stating who I represent. It becomes part of the offer. Agency representation is also in the verbiage of the purchase contract.


What about new homes and new subdivisions?

Yes, I represent the Buyer as well. I include new homes and new subdivisions in my showings of homes throughout the Valley. Unlike some areas of the country where builders do not cooperate with realtors, in the Valley, builders seek our assistance since we sell 70% of their product. Many times incentives are offered to realtors for their buyers.

The site salesperson represents the builder, so a Buyer should have representation.

The policy in Arizona is to have the realtor present when viewing the new homes. It is tempting when first arriving in the Valley to cruise the new subdivisions. In order to have Buyer representation, nothing must be registered or signed without your realtor. If you are just looking, say so, and you may not be asked to register yourself. If asked, state that you are working with a realtor and will return with that realtor if interested in that subdivision.

In the case of new homes, understand that the builder billboards many times state a price, i.e. $140s. It may have been put up at the opening of the subdivision and have appreciated since then. There are many options, such as a covered patio, a fireplace, upgrades that are in the models, and/or a lot premium. It goes up quickly from there.

Caveat Emptor no longer is enough to protect a buyer. Each state has its differences. An escrow on the East Coast means something different on the West Coast. There are inspections, disclosures, deadline dates, title work, loan procedures, and recommended use of professionals. Representation for the Buyer is very important today!
Real Estate is a people business. I know how to work with people.

Favorite Quote: "You never get a second chance to make a 1st impression.

Enough about me. Let's find you a home.
 
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