THE
HARRISON
H
USE
HUNTER
Why Have a
House Hunter?
Traditionally, real estate agents have represented the interests of the
seller in
real estate transactions. That makes sense: the sellers have something
to sell and they contact the real estate firm to have an agent take
charge
of marketing what they want to sell, so that they can continue with
their daily routine instead of having to make appointments with
potential buyers…most of whom end up not
actually buying the property. Listing
your property with a Realtor®
saves a lot of inconvenience in that way, as well as in having a
professional with you to offer assistance with every step of the sale.
Part of that assistance is advocacy:
the listing agent is the seller’s advocate, promoting
the sale in such a way as to make his client the most money. This is a
good and right thing, as the listing agent works for the seller and
has a duty to the seller
to do exactly that.
But,
who looks out for the buyer in a real estate transaction? Who
is the buyer’s advocate?
That’s
where a “house hunter”—a Buyer’s Representative—can be an incredible
asset. A Buyer’s Representative does his best to assist the buyer in
finding
property that leaves the buyer without regrets; he helps find a
property that meets the buyer’s needs and tries to acquire it in the
way that is most to the buyer’s
advantage. Since most sellers are represented by a licensed
agent, it only makes sense that you would seek to level the field by
seeking representation when you buy, too.
One of the reasons I became a REALTOR®
is that I enjoy the pursuit
of dreams—of helping others to explore what they really
want and to have what they truly desire. While reality often brings us
to accept less for some period of time, I like to see those stopping
points not as ‘settling’, but as places where we live while we assess
our goals and work towards ‘the next step’. In Buyer
Representation, my goal
is to listen to you so that I can help you find the best property
available for you at that moment—the best setting and location, the
best dwelling or commercial building, at the best price. As we go
through properties that you have found or that I present to you, that
listening continues, so that we can home in on that ideal property (or
the ideal resting point while you continue to pursue your dream).
If you’re looking for a new home, land, or a commercial property, call
me at my mobile number (870-416-4230 when you’re in the Harrison area,
or 1-877-425-9233 to reach my
cell phone toll free from
anywhere
else) or email me (ski@harpandassociates.com),
and I’ll help you find one that meets your needs and fits
your lifestyle. Once you’ve found your property, I will be happy to
assist you in negotiating with the seller and completing the
transaction. I will:
- Work on your behalf to streamline your home/property
search, both expanding your choices and helping you to narrow the field;
- Compare similar properties to help you establish
a fair offering price and terms;
- Negotiate for the price, terms, and conditions
that are agreeable to you;
- Prepare your Real Estate Contract (your offer to
purchase) and accompanying legal documents;
- Follow-up with your mortgage lender, the title
company, the seller’s agent, and any others necessary until the
property
is yours.
A Little About
Me…
“The Harrison House Hunter” is Eric
Stefanski, a REALTOR® in
Harrison, Arkansas, who is committed to making
the time to meet your individual needs. Supported by the
decades of real estate experience of my teammates at Harp
and Associates Real Estate Services and my Broker,
Randy Moore, I offer you absolutely dogged
diligence in the pursuit of all your real estate needs: housing, land,
and commercial.
As a long-time resident of Arkansas and graduate
of Harrison’s North
Arkansas
College, who left the Rogers-Pea Ridge area in 1983 to pursue advanced
studies and to work in other states, I was thankful to ‘come home’ to
Harrison in 2000. My time away made me appreciate Arkansas even more,
and I am always delighted to share the joys of living in the hills of
Boone County and all of the Arkansas Ozarks. Having moved more times
than I
like to remember during those years away from home, I’m very sensitive
to the needs of those who are relocating, as well as to those who
simply want to set down roots ‘forever’ in the area they’ve grown up in
and
already love.
Among other activites, I am a member of the Ozark Arts Council
board of directors, and am always
thrilled to talk about the cultural opportunities we have in our area,
as well as
our friendly and quiet way of life.
Whether you are a long time resident or just now considering
relocation, I
would be happy to serve you in your hunt for your perfect
living or business space. From Huntsville in Madison County, up to Eureka Springs,
Berryville, and Green Forest in Carroll County, across to Yellville and
Bull Shoals in Marion County and Mountain Home and Gassvile in Baxter
County, down to St. Joe, Marshall, and Leslie in Searcy County, back
across to Jasper in
Newton County and up again to Valley Springs, Harrison, Bergman, Lead
Hill, Diamond City, and Omaha, we cover all of the most
beautiful section of the Ozarks!
Check out our listings at HarpAndAssociates.com and call ‘Ski’ at 1-870-416-4230
(outside of Boone County, call me toll
free at 1-877-425-9233!), or email me at ski@harpandassociates.com.
Soon, you’ll “Love Life in
the Ozarks,” just like we do!
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Updated
2010-10-17
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