RE/MAX Associates Plus

Merry Dahms, Judi Chapnick, and Mary Walls

want to assist you with all of your home buying or selling needs!

Please call our office at (314) 727-8008

Why do I need a Realtor??

AS YOUR BUYERS’ AGENT, Mary, Judi and Mary WILL:

• Meet with buyer to determine specific housing needs and budget.
• Arrange for buyer to be pre-approved for loan (having this documentation, often, will help the purchaser buy the home at a lower price)
• Conduct on-going search of housing availability, through the Multiple Listing Service, newspaper ads and all possible leads.
• Contact “For Sale By Owners” and builders as appropriate on your behalf.
• Schedule appointments and accompany buyer on all property showings.
• Complete a professional comparative market analysis on any home selected for purchase, providing factual data on recent comparable sales to assist the buyer in the offer and negotiation process.
• Assist buyer in structuring a Purchase Offer and represent buyer’s interest in all negotiations with the seller, maintaining absolute confidentiality.
• Schedule appointments to provide access to the property for inspectors, appraiser, repairs etc.
• Manage the closing process, from contract to closing to ensure that all-necessary documentation is completed and available before closing date.
• Provide a free Buyers “First Aid” kit.
• Provide a free Relocation package if required.
• Follow client’s instructions regarding any transaction, providing such instructions are legal and ethical, and maintain client’s confidentiality.
• Disclose all known facts that could affect the transaction.
• Provide client with copies of all documents.
• Order change of utilities at buyer’s direction.
• Accompany buyer to the closing.
• Maintain continuous contact after closing.
• Provide assistance during process before closing, and thereafter, of contacts with handymen, HVAC, electricians, plumber, pool companies, inspectors, roofer, furniture companies, Doctors in the area, school information, etc.

You will also have the benefit of our Support Team:

Dawn Dieu Vandersloot, Closing Coordinator, assists throughout the transaction.  She is also available by voice mail, pager and, cellular phone. The best number to call her at, or leave a message at any time, is 314-727-8446, extension 3032.  Call 24 hours—whenever a thought comes to mind!!!

Our broker is a licensed attorney, and we will have access to him whenever necessary.  He is also active at the Local, State and National Level, and a past president of the St. Louis Association of Realtors. He also teaches Real Estate Law and Procedures.