Buyer's presentation from Blair Humes

1. Let’s find your new home. Blair Humes, Broker/Owner Realtor®

2. Blair Humes, Broker/Owner Realtor®
Based in Western Washington
Bio:
Grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, went to
college at San Luis Obispo and Sacramento State Universities, went
to Sea as a Merchant Marine for 16 years, built several homes in the
Gig Harbor WA area, owned a Franchised Retail Store of a National
Chain in the Port Orchard area for four years, currently own an E-
Commerce store, am a Professional Class A driver as well as a
Formally Trained Chef, World traveler of over 37 different countries
and circumnavigated the glob three different times, working Author,
community activist, and Professional Real Estate Agent.
About me

3. About my business
Moved to
Western WA1992
Bought/Built
1st home on
Raft Island
1996
Broker
Associate at
KW West
Sound Realty
2011
Best of Trulia
/ Top Agent
Award
2014
Started own
company,
BDH Realty –
Powered by
eXp Realty
2016
Blair Humes is a real estate broker for eXp Realty working
throughout the Kitsap Peninsula with specialties in buying and
listing properties, relocation, foreclosure, commercial, and property
management. His dedication and enthusiasm for real estate are
second to none. Blair works tirelessly with a team of professionals
to teach the First Time Home Buyer Education Seminars sponsored
by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission for
absolutely no cost to students. Whether you are a first time Home
Buyer, current owner, or an investor, you will find his knowledge of
the real estate market comforting. Blair Humes: your local expert
on the Kitsap Peninsula.

4. Why I’m the best Realtor for you
What really sets me apart from other agents is my diverse
background in business, construction, fine arts, travel,
marketing, sales, technology, and having lived on the Kitsap
Peninsula since 1992.
My Unique Process

5. What my clients are saying
Eric Sachs
“John is a true
professional. I’d
recommend him to my
friends and family in a
heartbeat.”
Nathan Froelich
“John is guided us
through the entire
process. If we move
again, John is the first
person I’m calling.
He’s the best Realtor
in town.”
Ethan Conley
“John is a great real
estate professional.
His negotiation skills
are the best in the
business, and saved
us a ton of money!

6. Getting started
Some of the first things we will need to discuss:
• Finding the right home
• Agency Relationships
• Financing
• Search tools
• Making an offer
• The Transaction
• Closing day

7. Financing
• Choosing a lender
• Band vs. Broker
• Application
• Pre-Approval
• Types of loans
• Credit
• Closing costs
• Down payment

8. Finding the right home
Understanding what you’re looking for is a top priority. Let’s
talk about the features of your future home.
• Location
• Price
• Square feet
• Bedroom and baths
• Style
• Features
• Schools

9. • Transaction Broker
• Referee
• Facilitates Transaction
• Buyers Agent
• Coach
• Increased Responsibilities
• May offer opinion or past experience
• Requires an Agency Agreement
Agency Relationships

10. Search tools
• Agent search
• MLS
• Agent network
• My website
• Customer search
• Websites
• Yard signs, opens houses, model homes, friends, FSBO
• High-tech tools
• Automated home search system—checks for new listings
everyday and notifies both agent and buyer

11. Making an offer
• Assist you in pricing
• Prepare the offer
• Present and negotiate
• Going under contract
My Promise to You
Finding you the right home and closing the offer are two
of my main goals. I promise I will make myself available
through all means of communication from beginning to
end until I hand you the keys to your new home!

12. The transaction
• Maintain and monitor dates and deadlines
• Communicate with you
• Communicate with lender
• Communicate with other agent
• Inspection process
• Final walkthrough

13. This is the big day! I’ll accompany you to
closing, answer any questions, and verify the
closing paperwork matches our purchase
contract.
• Bring your identification
• Everyone who is purchasing the property
must be present. If this is not possible let
me know in advance.
• You will need to bring a certified check or
wire your down payment and/or closing
costs.
Closing day