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Nancy Bowen
"Still selling after all
these years... It's
simple... I listen."
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 About Me
I specialize in representing my clients in the purchasing and
selling of single family residences and income property within the
cities of Pearland, Houston, Friendswood, Clear Lake, Pasadena,
Alvin, League City, Manvel, and Lake Front. I keep current of all
transactions in these areas, and I'm also very knowledgeable with
the local schools.
Certifications and Recognitions
 Graduate, Realtor Institute is a professional designation for those
who have graduated from the Realtor Institute, also associated with the
National Association of Realtors. REALTORS with this designation have
completed a comprehensive education program in residential real estate.
Certified Residential Specialist
Today, home buying and selling is faster, more complex, and more
competitive in every way. Our goal is to make the process a little easier
for you. The first step is choosing the right REALTOR®.
Experience
To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Designation, every REALTOR® must have significant experience and volume of
real estate transactions.
Ethics
Every CRS Designee is required to maintain membership in the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and to abide by its strict Code of
Ethics.
Focus on Home
Buying and Selling
To help make the home buying and
selling process more rewarding, every CRS Designee must have a proven
track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related
areas like finance, technology and marketing. Work with the top 5%
TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE- The training available to CRS Designees includes a
strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate
business.
Certified Buyer
Representative
 Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial investments most
Americans ever make. Though traditionally the REALTOR® was hired by the
seller and acted in the seller's interest, a Certified Buyer
Representative (CBR®) is specially trained to represent the buyers,
helping them get the best possible price for the home they desire.
How Can a Buyer Agent Help Me Buy a Home?
A buyer agent works to protect your best interests by providing complete
and professional guidance to you.
To buy property, you need to
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locate and evaluate properties in your price range,
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exercise a level of diligence on the proposed purchase,
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determine an offering price,
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document the contingencies you will need, and
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develop a negotiating strategy based on the competition.
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You will then prepare an offer to purchase contract and enter into
negotiations.
Going through this process with the help of a buyer agent will enable you
to purchase the property at the lowest possible price and on terms that
meet your specific needs.
Once you have the home under contract, you'll need an agent to
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recommend inspectors,
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to walk through the property with the eye of a professional, and
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to provide options and guidance through the problems that often arise.
What Are Some Benefits of Using a Buyer Agent?
When a relationship is created between the purchaser and the real estate
agent, the agent must work in the buyer client's best interest at all
times, thereby providing purchasers with the same level of representation
traditionally given only to the seller.
Here are just a few of the benefits you will receive from having your own
personal representative when seeking to purchase property:
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Confidentiality. The agent you hire to represent you will not disclose
confidential information regarding motivation, price and terms, or
anything else of a personal nature to the seller or seller's agent without
your permission to do so.
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Loyalty. The buyer's agent must work in the buyer's best interest at all
times, even if it is not in the agent's personal best interest to do so.
This means that the agent will virtually do for you what they would do for
themselves in the transaction.
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Full disclosure. The agent you hire to represent you will fully disclose
any information gained from the seller or the seller's agent that could be
used by you in the transaction. In addition, the buyer's agent will
undertake a level of diligence and discovery that will give you the
necessary information to make an informed decision as to the property you
wish to purchase.
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The buyer's agent will search for all available properties for sale by
owner, unlisted properties, new construction, foreclosures, and others and
will not limit their showings to properties they have listed. A listing
agent's job is to move the inventory of their seller clients. A buyer's
agent's job is to locate satisfactory properties for their client. Any
limitations on this search will be documented in the buyer agency
agreement.
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As the buyer's agent goes through the properties with you, they will
assist you with analyzing the properties and determining their strengths
and weaknesses, allowing you to make informed comparisons. A lifestyle
analysis will be performed to determine whether or not the property would
suit your particular needs.
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The agent you hire to represent you in the transaction will do a market
analysis on the chosen property and will provide you with an offering
range for that particular property. They will then set a negotiating
strategy for you to assist you in acquiring the property at the lowest
price and best terms possible for your situation.
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The buyer's agent will complete an offer to purchase that is "buyer
friendly" and contains the contingencies and protective clauses you need
These are just a few of the benefits received from having your own
personal buyer agent when purchasing. Considering that the majority of
buyer agents are paid through the transaction or by the seller's agent,
doesn't it just make good sense that you have the representation you
deserve?
Why Should I be Sure My Buyer Agent Is A Certified Buyer
Representative?
A recent survey completed by the National Association of Realtors shows
that over 40% of the buyers are now represented in the real estate
transaction. In some states, the figure is over 80%. Considering the rapid
growth of buyer agency, it is imperative that a buyer find an agent who
has been trained to professionally represent them in the transaction.
That, specifically, is the reason the certification mark CBR® Certified
Buyer Representative was created. Issued in 1993 by the US Patent and
Trademark Office, this mark allows consumers to identify a buyer agent who
has been trained and who possesses the skills necessary to represent
purchasers in a legal, ethical, and non-adversarial fashion.
Those agents who have acquired this designation have demonstrated their
commitment to full client level service to the buyer. They are armed with
forms, checklists, and disclosure documents to perform a level of
diligence in the real estate transaction that is unparalleled in the
industry.
When deciding on an agent to represent you, ask about their credentials
and training. Many real estate agents attempt to practice buyer agency
without acquiring the skills necessary to perform professional
representation. The CBR designation assures you that the agent you hire
has been trained and will perform to the level of the competent
professional, working in your best interest to meet your personal needs in
your next real estate transaction.
Personal
My family has lived in the South Belt area of Houston since the mid 60's,
so I "almost" qualify as a native Houstonian! I have worked with so many
people over the last 30 years helping them find just the right home. My
love of real estate is evident... I'm still doing it after all these years
and most importantly - enjoying it! I stay abreast of all market changes
and meet the internet demands of today's savvy buyers and sellers. I have
two grown children and four beautiful grandchildren. I have been involved
in many community activities over the years, many dealing with the youth
of the community. My first love is music and I play the piano at our local
churches. Other hobbies include stained glass, gardening, and the study of
Ozark history. I have helped many families find just the right home
through the years... may I help you?
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