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|  Fifteen Benefits of Working with a Buyer’s Representative Advanced tip Understanding Agency Broker tip Contract Terms for Buyer’s Representatives Qualifying the Buyer Advanced tip How Well Do You Listen? Advanced tip Who Are Today’s Buyers? Advanced tip Advanced: Psychographics —Understanding Buyer Motivation Prospecting for Buyers Working with Internet-Empowered Buyers Servicing the Buyer Advanced tips Closing the Deal Advanced tip Due Diligence and Disclosure Advanced tip Staying Safe While Showing Homes Broker tip When to Call It Quits Quiz: Buyer’s Representation Bright Ideas: Working With Buyers Code of Ethics: Working with Buyers More Resources: Working with Buyers Vendor Resources: Working with Buyers | WORKING WITH INTERNET-EMPOWERED BUYERS Sites Buyers Will Love If you can’t beat them, help them. If buyers want to investigate on their own, here are some great sites to suggest. For more ideas, browse the extensive list of Web site reviews at REALTOR® Magazine Online. REALTOR.com. Listings of available properties in your area help buyers pinpoint what they want and what they can afford. The site also contains homebuying tips, moving information, and market updates. MapBlast.com. Buyers can pinpoint the location of properties. Scorecard.org. Environmentally concerned buyers can search by Zip code for possible toxicities in the area. Monstermoving.com. Every aspect of moving is covered from information about the new area to how to find a mover. Links to other useful real estate-related sites. ASHI.com. The American Society of Home Inspectors lists professionals by Zip code and gives tips for residential inspections. TIP: Some states license home inspectors. A summary of information on home inspectors is available on REALTOR.org. Mortgagebot.com. Calculators, glossary, and online applications help buyers determine what they can afford before they shop. TIP: Add links to these and other top sites you find about your community and the real estate buying process. Ask if the site will give you a reciprocal link at no charge. You gain great free promotion and a great service for buyers. Stay up-to-date about real estate-related Web sites with REALTOR® Magazine Online's Web site Reviews . TIP: People who investigate properties online generally use e-mail as their initial means of contacting a salesperson and usually prefer a response via the same medium. Answer e-mails promptly—within two hours, if possible. Buyers, next page > | |