FACT – A BUYER will, on average, SAVE 5% when represented by a BUYER’S AGENT rather than by a seller’s agent. In 2007, the average price of a Cape May County home located on the barrier islands is $435,000.00. The savings computes to approximately $22,000.00! A down payment on a property!
Rick Spackman is a licensed real estate professional who is capable of guiding you through the entire purchase process as well as assessing the level of risk associated with the transaction. Within moments of a contract being signed, I am able to expedite a home inspector, commence a title search and begin legal proceedings in order to ensure a smooth closure process. Any real estate agent can sell you a home, but a good BUYER’S AGENT can offer advice on every aspect of your purchase, including details about realistic pricing and negotiation strategies.
- My duty as a BUYER’S agent is to get the BEST possible price and terms for YOU the buyer. I keep the buyer’s VALUE in mind.
- As a licensed Realtor and a licensed Home Builder, I will disclose all material facts about the property (bad roof, inadequate plumbing, association fees).
- I will also disclose any personal facts that indicate the sellers will accept a reduced price (impending divorce, foreclosure, cash flow issues).
- I am helping my clients “buy” the best home for the money, I am not selling them anything.
- I will also show my clients more “For Sale” properties unlike most real estate agents.
As a licensed Real Estate Appraiser, regional and national lending institutions have retained me for twenty years, and I legally estimate value for these institutions in order to protect their collateral. I will utilize the same methodology in estimating the value of a property of interest for you! My longstanding appraisal practice is a credit to my integrity, understanding and knowledge of the marketplace.
Many people who buy a home in Cape May County do not declare it as their domicile. Therefore, out-of-the areas buyers will benefit greatly from the professional network I have built as well as the understanding I have of local planning and zoning issues. For many years, I have been an appointed member of the Cape May City Planning Board.