Buyer FAQ

A Dedicated Buyer’s Agent has a fiduciary responsibility to represent the home buyer’s best interests in all aspects of the purchase process: the home search and property valuation counseling; purchase offer strategy and negotiation; the due diligence phase of disclosure, investigation and inspection; any renegotiation of price and terms; and all other aspects of the transaction.

Unlike a listing agent, or a dual agent, a dedicated buyer’s agent has a fiduciary obligation and loyalty to the home buyer alone. Below are some FAQs from potential homebuyers:

  1. What are the first steps to purchase a home?

  2. How Long does It Take to Find the Right Home?

  3. How long does it take from finding the right home until moving in?

  4. How does a Buyer’s Agent get paid?

  5. What is escrow?

  6. What is Title Insurance?

  7. What Does A Title Policy Cover?

  • About Us

    Specializing in San Francisco Bay Area real estate, Mike Murphy and Sue Schultes are the right team of real estate agents to help you achieve your goals. Whether you are buying or selling your first home, trading up, or building your real estate investment portfolio, we look forward to working for you and will do so with enthusiasm, energy and professionalism.

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