Consultant vs. Salesperson

KNOW THAT YOU HAVE FOUR OPTIONS AS A HOME BUYER:

1) Do Nothing
2) Buy a House on Your Own
3) Use a Conventional Salesperson
4) Partner with Rob & Meg, Real Estate
    Consultants who work By Referral Only

Activity Conventional Salesperson By Referral Only
Real Estate Consultant
Initial Interview They spend a lot of time talking about themselves and their company. Meg & Rob spend more time educating you and identifying your real needs and wants.
Information and Advice Information and advice is limited. They're more interested in just selling you a house. Written information is supplied in detail so more time is spent focusing on your needs.
Searching the Market for Available Homes They will start by showing you only their own listings, and you will likely see homes that don't even fit your criteria. Your criteria is inputted into Meg & Rob's "Computerized Homefinder System". Every home on the market will be made available to you.
Determining the Value of the Home you Choose They supply very little or no market data to help you determine the right price for the home you choose. Meg & Rob supply you with detailed market data so you can be sure of the true value of the home you choose.
Negotiating An Offer The agents negotiate an Offer on a home so that they ca "Get a Deal". Meg & Rob negotiate solely on your behalf to protect your best interests and investment.
"After Sales" Service After Sales what? Get the commission cheque and they're off to search for the next deal. Meg & Rob feel the relationship does not end and offers you ongoing support and information.
Getting New Business They spend their time looking for new business by: placing ads, telephone cold calls and doing public open houses. Meg & Rob are dedicated to servicing you at such a high level that they can depend on your referrals to family, friends and associates!