-When you are choosing a realtor, you should look for someone with experience, someone who has proven negotiating skills and someone who cares about your needs. It is important that you understand the selling process and that you have confidence in the advice you are getting. It is also important that you are comfortable and able to work well with your real estate agent so that you can accomplish your goal as quickly and as enjoyable as possible.

-In order for me to give you the best service I can, I'll need to know as much information as possible about what kind of home you want, how you live in a home, and what really suits you.

-On the other hand there is a lot of new information that you'll need to understand. I will endeavored to supply you with this information in a concise manner. One of my goals is to make the process of buying a home as enjoyable as possible and from experience, any unpleasant real estate experiences relate to not understanding the process. "No one ever told me that!", is a phrase agents hear too often.

-As everyone knows, REALTORS are paid on a commission basis by the seller of the home. However, there are strict guidelines that are imposed by the Calgary Real Estate Board. The following is intended to take some of the guesswork and presumption out of our relationship:

-The selling Realtor® is the one who introduces the buyer to the property; i.e.: the first Realtor® to physically show you the property. This is known as "introduction" or "Threshold Rights".

-An open house is NOT regarded as an introduction. If you go into an open house, please let the hosting Realtor® know that you are working with me.

-A New Home Showcase is not considered an open house and I must attend with you to register you with the builder.

-Each Realtor® is basically an independent business person and as such they receive the selling commission. It can be misleading for a Showhome representative to suggest that your Realtor's office "will get paid something", as a way to make you feel comfortable in dealing with them alone.

-If you see a sign or advertisement that you want more information on, call me. I can easily get the information you need and avoid any misunderstandings.

-Showhome Sales Representatives may be a Realtor, or just an employee of the builder. If it is a Realtor, beware of him "showing you some of our other models". This may be an attempt at claiming "introduction" If the person is just an employee, their loyalty lies with the builder, they do not have a code of ethics and they are not answerable to a higher authority.

-If you are looking at homes with a Realtor® you don't like, stop immediately! If you won't be comfortable having this person represent your interests, don't allow yourself to be "introduced" to any more homes.

**-Make sure you read and understand the booklet "Agency Disclosure Acknowledgement" and let me know right away if you have any questions or concerns.**

-In the eyes of the real estate industry, your actions will determine who gets the right to represent you and ultimately earn a fee for their efforts. By understanding these issues, you can ensure that you are fully represented by the person of your choice.