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Paula Gaut

Buyers Can Count on Paula Gaut to:

  1. You will have my undivided attention representing your best interests
  2. Advise you regarding properties, number of days on market, typical pricing for areas, etc.
  3. Advise average ratio of sale to list price each market area of interest
  4. Whether you should consider a home warranty and who should pay for it
  5. Evaluate neighborhoods in order for you to make the right decision of which home to purchase according to resale value, time on market and other factors
  6. What type of inspections to have
  7. Utility bills of property of interest which could determine your offer
  8. Whether to ask for new carpet, new paint, new roof, closing costs, and pre-paids
  9. How to get the $$$ to work in your best interest
  10. Loan information and types, lenders which are competitive and have the least "junk" fees

Buyer Representation

  • Certified accredited buyer's representation, ABR

Working in your best interest, I will:

  • Consult
  • Search & Research
  • Evaluate and Negotiate
  • Advise regarding investigation of property
  • Advise on what to ask seller to provide
  • Assist in filing for Homestead and other exemptions
  • Manage the details

Consult

  • Explain the process of purchase from escrow to closing and funding
  • Evaluate & Provide professional advice
  • Help you make informed decisions
  • Safeguard confidential information
  • Provide market analysis of prices sold in areas of interest so you will know what values are before you make an offer

Search

  • Provide you with a relocation package map of area
  • Research all multiple listed properties
  • Select listed properties and share with you all information
  • Locate unlisted properties and share with you all information
  • Search new homes and other information you may be interested in
  • Assist you with school test scores, and ratings if important & other school information
  • Provide any additional information including utility bills, age of appliances, AC/heating equipment, etc

Evaluate

Provide and interpret market research on:

  • Specific properties
  • Marketplace activities
  • Trends
  • Sale to list price ratio
  • Average number of days on market, area of interest
  • Number of owners in area versus renters
  • Information on subdivision in area that could affect resale value
  • Information on average low and high price ranges for area/subdivision of interest

Negotiate

As a buyer's agent:

  • Find out sellers motivation
  • Advise on price, terms, and financing
  • Suggest negotiating strategies
  • Advocate your position

My Commitment

Unparalleled Service and complete knowledge of all areas of interest

  • Provide a customized plan
  • Communicate regularly
  • Provide you with financing information, tax information, and insurance information
  • Educate you on what to look for when looking at a property
  • Research and understand your "life style" in order to find the right property
  • Serve as a buyer's agent, the seller pays the commission
    1. (see information on buyer representation)
  • Assist you every step of the way from escrow to closing
    1. (see escrow to closing under manage the details)
  • Provide a smooth transition beginning from the day you have an accepted contract until you move into the property

Buyers

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Contact Paula Gaut

Paula Gaut Properties
6802 Saratoga Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78414



Mobile: (361) 815-2101
Office: (361) 994-0204
Fax:    (361) 994-0587

Sellers

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