Windermere Real Estate Buyer Presentation 2009

1. Welcome Home
Know that your happiness is my only
goal. There are few things in life more
important than your home.
I understand that a home is about
making memories and a place where
dreams come true. It’s about family,
friends and experiences you cherish. A
home is where life takes place.
My part in this process is to help you
easily, quickly and safely reach the
next chapter of your life.

2. Your rights in this
Partnership
You have the right to:
 Expect prompt and caring service.
 All of the correct information, immediately.
 Find exactly what you want quickly and easily.
 Expect me to know everything about the home, the
neighborhood and your dreams.
 Expect me to guide you through every step of the process.
 The ultimate real estate experience.
I fully expect to honor your rights and because of that, our
journey will be mutually rewarding.

3. The Leading Regional Real Estate Brand
in the West
Windermere at a glance
From REAL Trends 500 Report
 Established 1972
 Number of offices 336*
 Number of agents 8,273
 Total sales volume $31,860,630,014
From the REAL Trends 500 Report “The Largest Regional Brands in the Country,” May 2007.
*Franchise offices: 336 Total offices: 375

4. Windermere
Shoreline
 Established 1977
 # of agents 48
 Total sales vol $68,767,980

5. Our Extended Family
With more than 8,000 sales
associates, Windermere is the
largest independent real estate
network in the West.
Windermere has one of the
region’s biggest selection of
qualified buyers and the most
homes available for sale.

6. Windermere
Foundation
Helping Homeless Families
 Created in 1989
 Supports programs that help
homeless and low-income families
 Every time I complete a real estate
transaction, I make a donation to
the Foundation
 My office supports (org name) through the Foundation

7. Windermere
Community Service Day
Dedicated to the Community
 One day each year, since 1984
 All Windermere associates take
off a day give back to the
communities in which we live
and work
 Hands-on assistance to
organizations in our community
 This year, my office spent the day…

8. How I am Compensated
300,000
Helping you sell your
home is my top priority 18,000
 I’m an independent contractor
9,000 4,500 9,000 9,000
 I’m paid by commission
only after a sale is complete 44,444
500
 I retain only a portion of the 44,444
500
total commission
44,444 44,444
1500 44,444

9. Moving Out of the Area
Windermere’s Relocation network connects me to
knowledgeable agents worldwide. And since so much of
real estate is based on relationships, I’m able to pull
together resources that will facilitate your relocation.
No matter where
you need to move,
I can place you in
good hands.

10. Professional Profile
David O’Connor
Experience
 18 years experience in Real Estate
 30 years living & working in the
city of Shoreline
Training
 Currently hold Broker’s License
 Hold several designations including SRES, IMS

11. My Support Team is
Here for You
My support team helps me
provide top-notch customer
service to clients. They include
professionals in the mortgage,
escrow, title, appraisal and
home inspection sections of this
industry

12. I’ll Maximize My
Network for You
Drawing on the strength of the
personal and professional
network that I have built after
18 years in the industry, I have
been 100% successful in
securing a home for my clients
when in a multiple-offer
situation.

13. How I Help You
Buy Your Home
To help you navigate the way to purchasing
the home of your dreams, I will:
 Explain the basic principles
of real estate
 Select and research properties
that meet your wants and needs
 Negotiate the purchase
 Coordinate inspection procedures
 Help close the transaction

14. I Can Help You
Buy Any Home
 Advertised in the newspaper or
on the Internet
 “For Sale By Owner”
 Found during an Open House
 Listed by another real estate
company

15. Phases in the
Buying Process
 Financing
 The Purchase &
Sale Agreement
 Negotiations
 Escrow

16. How much house can you buy?
Financing
Prequalification vs. Preapproval
 Prequalifying for a mortgage helps
you determine how much home
you can afford.
 Prequalification doesn’t mean
approval for a loan.
 Preapproval means the lender has
approved your actual loan amount.
Preapproval puts you in a better negotiating position

17. The First Step in Buying a Home
Financing
Down Payment
 Many lenders require 3.5 to 20
percent down payment on your
home
 more money down may qualify
you for a lower interest rate
I can help you locate a lender who will assist you in finding a
financing package that best meets your needs.

18. Go Beyond Search on
Windermere.com

19. Find Your Home on
Windermere.com
Whether you’re just dreaming or ready to make a move, start
your home search on Windermere.com.
 View thousands of homes
throughout the West
 Preview homes for sale
 Learn about our company
 Get information to help you make
your buying and selling decisions.

20. Go Beyond Search on
Windermere.com
You’ll find features
such as:
 Photo Gallery
 Interactive map search
 myWindermere
 RSS Feeds
 Open House search

21. A Custom Search
Just for You
Create a myWindermere account to:
 Set up your own private username and password
 Create multiple custom searches
 Request automatic email notification of new listings
 Associate your account with me and we can
collaborate online to find your next home.

22. Windermere’s Exclusive
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery is a multi-
media presentation tool that
allows you to quickly view a
property’s best features.
 Take a virtual tour of the
home anytime online.
 Access numerous high
quality photos featuring exterior and interior shots.
 PDF, Flash and video files may also be attached to the
Photo Gallery.