Austin Home Buyer - What’s My Job?

March 19, 2008

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There is a deep misconception that because you have an agent that you really aren’t part of the process. This is absolutely not true. Your job, although made easy with the help of a great agent, is what makes the process work.

An Austin Home Buyer makes the final decisions, the agent’s job is to present and/or create the options you use to make those decisions. But there’s more to the buyer’s job than that…

For example, the buyer manages the documents! Documents required by the loan are time sensitive. Once in contract, you only have so much time to complete your file to be sent to the lender. Another responsibility of a buyer is to make sure the information presented is true and correct. Often at the time of the initial application, there are holes and blanks you’re aware of - for example, you may not have your dates of employment at your fingertips. It would be your job at the time of meeting with the lender by phone on in person to bring those dates current on the application.

Whether it’s the inspection, documentation of facts, walk-throughs, or making a decision, the buyer’s job is key, and time is almost always a factor.

The most important function is communication. Many times, the agent will put you and the processor together by phone or email to close time gaps in the process. It is here that often things can get into a snafu. It is very important that you’re communicating with your agent the things the processor is requesting. Many times the agent may have a solution for you that can save you hours or days anguish. The agent is often experienced with the types of requests a lender may make and may be able to assist you in obtaining documents more quickly that won’t slow down the march to closing.

I hope this helps you in understanding that a process to close on your Austin home is just that- a process. Not knowing the process is understandable and forgivable- simply follow the game plan and your Austin Home Purchase will be a smashing success!

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