Indianapolis Homes and the Surrounding Area




RE/MAX Ability Plus
200 Medical Dr., Suite A
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 574-6647
Broad Ripple
711 E 65th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-0100


Licensed in the
State of Indiana

 RE/MAX Ability Plus
BUYING: HOW A REALTOR® CAN HELP

Exclusive Buyer Agent (EBA), Buyer's Broker... Relatively new terms in the Real Estate World

As an Exclusive Buyer Agent, we represent the buyer's interests, not the interests of the seller. This means we look out for what's best for you and will actively help find the best house that meets your criteria and negotiate the best price. There's no cost to you, since we are paid from the proceeds of the sale.

You're probably familiar with the role of the traditional real estate broker: the one who lists the property for the seller and is contractually obligated to the seller. The traditional listing agent will want, naturally, to obtain the best price for his or her client. As your Exclusive Buyer Agent, we'll work the "other" side of the table, which could mean a better negotiated price for you. And, as your EBA, we will show you not only our own listings and those listed by other real estate professionals, we will include For Sale By Owner properties.

We can also help you scout out the best rates and mortgage products with the lenders in our marketplace.

Ask us how we can save you money as your Exclusive Buyer Agent!

Using a Realtor® to buy a new or pre-construction home

  • We know local builders and their reputations for delivering a well-built home, backed by follow-up service and financial stability. We also know where the newest communities are being built, and the amenities that will be offered.
  • Since we maintain relationships with the best builders in the Indianapolis area, we can use that leverage in negotiating the best deal for you.
  • If you are moving to the Indianapolis area from out of state and can't be present, we can act as your "eyes and ears" in following the home through its building process.
  • We will represent your interests throughout the selection, designing, building, walk-through and closing process.
  • This support to you is covered by the builder through the commission paid at closing and at no cost to you.

Jimmy Dulin is a builder and developer. See his current building projects.

The Advantages to using a Realtor®*

Choosing your agent could be the most crucial element of the home buying and selling experience. This is where it is important to realize the difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®. While an agent is simply licensed by their state to do business, a REALTOR® has taken the additional steps** to become a member of the local board of REALTORS® and has agreed to act under and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. This membership obligates them to be fair to all parties involved in a transaction.

It may seem tempting to try to sell or buy your home without using a real estate professional. But by using a REALTOR®, you have the advantage of information and knowledge through what can often be a complicated and confusing procedure.

With so many resources available, a REALTOR® may be able to help you come out with the same amount of dollars or more than you could command by selling your home yourself.

A REALTOR® is a professional who knows all that needs to be done. They have the experience and resources to advertise, find the homes that suit your needs, and make all of the preparations that save you the time and effort of researching it yourself.

When you are selling your home, an agent who knows the local market can help you set a fair market price. You want to get the most for your home, but overpricing it can prolong the time it sits on the market, making it even more difficult to sell.

A REALTOR® can help you show your home to potential buyers to its best advantage. They will advise prospects of all aspects and conditions of your home and can protect you from later objections.

A REALTOR® can also help you with the home-buying process. Buying a home can be financially intimidating, but an agent can help you determine how much home you can afford and show you some financing methods. The goal of home ownership remains one of the most commonly shared ones, and an agent can show you how to make it achievable.

A REALTOR® is familiar with all the local and current real estate values, taxes, costs and services that could affect your purchase. Your REALTOR® can show you the home best suited to your needs, and can also suggest simple changes that could make a home a good choice. It helps to have someone both objective and knowledgeable when looking for a home to buy!

When buying or selling a home, there are a lot of details that can overwhelm you or be forgotten. Using a REALTOR® is the best way to be sure that you have someone on your side to get you the best deal and see that everyone is satisfied.

*Source: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

** To become a Realtor®, we take a 54-hour state-approved course. We then must successfully pass the real estate exam within one year of finishing our courses. The Indiana Real Estate Commission requires, in addition, that we take 16 hours of continuing education courses during the two-year licensing period. Six of these hours are core courses in Indiana licensure and escrow law, environmental concerns, ethics and fair housing, while the remaining hours are in specialty areas.

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