If you've clicked through to this page, you're probably contemplating a purchase of residential real estate, and I'd like to just take a moment of your time to explain why using my services as your Realtor and Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc's services as your Exclusive Buyers Agent is a wise consideration.

Introduction to Agency

In the state of Maryland, Brokers, and Realtors acting on their behalf, may represent buyers and sellers. For any one transaction, however, a Realtor may only represent one side, i.e. either the buyer or the seller.

Further, in order to place an offer on any property, if you use a Realtor to assist you (and you really should, because it doesn't cost you a dime to be represented), you will need to sign a Buyer Broker Agreement.  Without having entered into this Agreement in writing, a Realtor cannot legally offer a sales contract to a Seller on your behalf.

So the bottom line is this: If you're a serious Buyer, you need to engage the professional services of a Broker, in writing, to assist you as your Buyers Agent in the home buying process by executing a Buyer Broker Agreement.

My services as your Exclusive Buyers Agent

1. I will represent you and only you. 100% of my fiduciary duty will be to no one else.  In other words, I will be working at your side, advising you every step of the way through your real estate purchase.  My personal goal is to ensure that the process runs smoothly for you -- from identifying and coordinating visits to see potential homes all the way through settlement.

2. After your contract has been accepted by the Seller, I will assist you by scheduling termite, home and radon inspections, using the contractors you choose, and I will personally meet with the inspectors in the field in order to convey pertinent information to you in a timely manner.

3. I will work with your lenders and your title company to ensure that established timelines are met and that scheduled settlement dates occur as planned.

For any of you who are unsure if I'm the "right" Realtor, I invite you to give me a call and schedule a no-obligation meeting with me in the office, which is conveniently located just off Route 32 at the junction of Cedar Lane and Hickory Ridge Road in Columbia. You can meet me and I can meet you, and we can discuss your needs and goals in a relaxed, face-to-face forum.

Auto Email Service

Need to stay on top of the market?  Want to receive a daily email alert for properties that meet your criteria within 24 hours of them being listed on our MLS?  Just call me to discuss your property requirements.  I can set you up with my auto-email service that will automatically alert you when a home that meets your criteria gets listed.  You'll save time researching what's available & you'll save money by not driving aimlessly through neighborhoods. You will never miss an opportunity again.

As you can see, my approach is painless, powerful and focused.  I look forward to giving you the service you deserve.  All it takes is a phone call, and you're on your way home!

Warmest Regards,

Art Lane

Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
10805 Hickory Ridge Road
Columbia, MD  21044
410-715-2724 (direct)
443-812-2604 (cell)

Email: art.lane@longandfoster.com