When you decide to purchase real estate, you have may options open to you in the way you search for the right property. Most buyers now turn to the Internet, to one of many sources of listings in a given area - the most popular sites being REALTOR.COM, NNEREN.COM, or an individual agent's company site,such as SDAREALESTATE.COM. These world-wide websites contain all listings marketed by Realtors and Brokers representing sellers.

Sandy Domina Associates' website carries listings throughout New Hampshire and Maine, and our site, like many others, gives Buyers ready access to listing information in any area they may choose to search. Property is also found by Buyers through signage and Open Houses. Regardless, a good agent will make every effort to locate a suitable property for you. In both New Hampshire and Maine, the state Realtor's Association provides Brokers and the public with standard disclosure and purchasing forms to facilitate the offer process.These offer forms are very detailed and include the opportunity for a Buyer to obtain professional inspection of property they wish to acquire i.e. lead, radon, structure, wells, and septic.

The professional relationship between a Buyer and an Agent can vary. A Buyer can " hire" an Agent to represent him/her in a full fiduciary capacity as a Buyer Agent in a certain location for a certain length of time, or the Buyer may choose to work in a " non-agency" arrangement with an Agent, wherein their is no fiduciary obligation, only the expectation that the Agent will treat the Buyer with fairness and respect. Full disclosure by your real estate company at the first meeting with regard to representation is not only professional, it is required by both New Hampshire and Maine Real Estate Commissions. Sandy Domina Associates offers both Buyer Agency and Non-Agency..

When it comes to selling your property, Sellers tend to stay with a Broker with whom they have previously had a good, productive experience in the past, or they may seek the opinion of additional Agents before listing with one.In the last three years, a true opinion of value has been challenging to define, and as a Seller, you deserve a thorough study prior to listing. It is not only important to know the history of like-properties for the previous year, it is also important to know what the competition will be should you decide to put your real estate up for sale. Buyers buy by comparison. When interviewing a potential listing Agency, a Seller should understand the company's marketing philosophy and have a clear understanding of how the property will be represented to the public. Your Listing Agent may ask you to " stage" your house so that it will show at it's highest potential; he or she will make recommendations for fixing up, removing, renovating, updating, or presenting a room or the entire property in a different way. This is one of the most important components of selling your house within a reasonable amount of time. The second important aspect of good listing is to set the price so that Buyers perceive value. The old adage goes - a listing well taken is half sold!

When you choose Sandy Domina Associates to market and sell your home, you hire us as an Exclusive Agent for this purpose. We become your " Selling Agent" and we engage in a full fiduciary relationship with you to see that your interests are protected through the entire selling process. We design a custom marking plan to fit the personality of your property, help you determine a realistic asking price, and stay with you all the way! Again, the State Associations provide appropriate forms to be used in listing your property and providing proper disclosure to potential purchasers.