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The process of buying real estate in today’s world has become a complex and overwhelming endeavor. Investment of capital is being scrutinized more than ever by both real estate consumers as well as investors. The internet has empowered consumers and investors alike with masses of information, enabling them to better research and make informed decisions. Despite all the information now available, a successful purchase still comes down to fundamental core issues that can only be ascertained by including professional advice and representation in the mix. With more than 25 years experience in guiding consumers and investors through the buying process, smithREgroup™ has developed a standard of care that results in a clear advantage to the real estate consumer or investor of today.
Real Estate Consumers
Investors
- Borrowing analysis and consulting with direct lending professionals
- Preparation of Financial Package for submission to lender/seller
- Analysis of monthly cost of ownership – Review of tax benefits
- In depth interview with buyer to determine purchase criteria
- Targeted search with instant client notification via email
- Preliminary due diligence on property interest list, including:
- Current owner profile
- Existing loans on property
- Status of loans in default (short sale) or Bank REO status
- Review trust or probate issues/requirements
- Information on activity/other offers
- Market analysis of comparable properties
- Research key issues for successful offer
- Professional, efficient communications with seller/agent
- Real-time transmission of all documents via email
- Expert negotiation, mediation and handling of objections
- Protection of Earnest Money Deposits
- Assistance and Review of Buyer Due Diligence Items
- Review of Statutory Disclosures and Reports
- Professional Inspection of Property
- Site/Neighborhood analysis
- Review of inspection issues/solutions
- Utilize 25 years of experience to spot potential problem areas
- Strategize on solutions
- HOA analysis
- Accountability of seller/agent for contractual obligations
- Advisement of buyer throughout process
- Management and Direction of transaction service providers
- Problem solving and solutions as needed
- Consultation with investor regarding property type, market and class
- Review of regional trends – values - opportunities
- Review of capital requirements
- Packaging of debt component
- Referral of debt/equity capital sources
- Financial Analysis
- Calculation of CAP rates, IRR, ROE and other measures of return
- Review of vacancy factors
- Reserve Studies
- Market Analysis of comparable properties
- Property Due Diligence, including:
- Current Rent Analysis
- Market Rent Survey
- Property Rehab (value add) analysis
- Review of existing leases, deposits, expiration terms
- Current management assessment
- Inspections – property, site and Phase 1
- Review of Syndication, TIC or LLC ownership models
- Asset and Estate Structuring
- Tax Advantaged Exit Strategies/Refinance