So you want to buy in Tahoe?
Thank you for contacting our team. We are looking forward to working with you and helping you achieve the objectives and obtain your ideal home in the Lake Tahoe region. Our goal is to represent you in a fashion that aligns with your dream, timeline and process, and utilizing our expertise to navigate the buying process with style and grace.
Buyer Representation
In California and Nevada, it’s now legally required to have a buyer brokerage agreement before touring any properties. This change is a result of the NAR settlement you might have seen in the news. Here are three key points from the settlement:
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NAR agreed to create a new MLS rule prohibiting offers of compensation on the MLS. This would mean that offers of compensation could not be communicated via an MLS, but they could continue to be an option consumers could pursue off-MLS through negotiation and consultation with real estate professionals.
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NAR also agreed to create a new rule requiring MLS participants working with buyers to enter into written agreements with their buyers before the buyer tours a home. NAR has long encouraged its members to use written agreements to help consumers understand exactly what services and value they provide, and for how much. (NAR.Org)
Creating a Healthy & Transparent Industry
As someone who has been in the industry for over 20 years, I am excited about the change this will bring to our industry. It will separate the “professionals” from the “part-timers”, it sets expectations between agents and buyers as to the level of service we will be held accountable to, and it promotes further transparency throughout the sale process. By signing an agreement with Sotheby’s International Realty and the Gemme Group, the agreement allows us to dedicate our full resources, provide comprehensive support, negotiate the best terms for you, and guide you through every step of the process.
Client vs Shopper
We understand that choosing the right agent is really important, and we feel the same way about creating relationships with our clients. Real Estate is one of the biggest assets of your life, and we prefer to work with people and families who become our clients and friends for life. However if you are new to the buying process and want to “shop” for a house, we are more than happy to send you data and information on the market free of charge. Just remember, that per the new laws in CA and NV, we will need a buyer representation to show you anything in person.
Your Vision
In this environment, our role is to assist you in clarifying your desires and objectives. Buyers who act with intention and strategic foresight use time as a valuable ally. Through careful negotiation, we aim not only to find you the perfect home but also to ensure you are successfully settled in it. Navigating the diverse Lake Tahoe real estate market can be challenging without proper guidance. You need someone you can trust, someone who has lived here for almost a quarter of their life, to answer your questions.
At Gemme Group, our passion begins with helping you understand our diverse local real estate market and choosing the best location for you. It ends with the successful purchase of your dream property. It starts with your “why” and ends with “where.”
Questions We’ll Ask You
- Do you already have a lender? Finding the right mortgage professional is essential for securing the best loan and determining how much home your budget will allow. If you need any recommendations, I would be glad to provide you with a list of highly-rated lenders.
- Are you open to off-market deals? Many properties are “temporarily off the market,” coming soon, or expired. This means they are not visible to the public but could offer an opportunity to make a deal without the competition of the open market.
- Do you have Face Time or WhatsApp for a Virtual Tour? f your dream home becomes available, I can offer a virtual tour so you can see the property without leaving the comfort of your home. If you are local, we can always see it in person. The Tahoe market is highly competitive, so be ready, prepared, and proactive.
- What are favorable terms are you willing to include in your offer? Due to the volume of refinances and new home purchases, appraisals are delayed. Offers are stronger without appraisal contingencies. Consider where your comfort zone begins and ends.
- What Inspections matter to you? Inspectors are the most important step in purchasing your home. We will work with you and schedule inspections on your behalf from our trusted list of vendors.
- 85% Rule: There is no such thing as “a perfect home” try to formulate your top 10 priorities and let’s find it.
What to Expect: The Buyer Timeline
The Benefits of Buyer Representation
Popular Buyer Links
New Listing Notifications
- Email Alerts for New Homes,
- Save Your Favorites and
- Price Change Notifications
