Real Estate Services Proposal

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Real Estate Services Proposal

Prepared Especially for:

Jeff Schumacher

11555 SE 8th ST Suite 200 Bellevue WA 98004

Prepared by:

Jeff Schumacher Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.

11555 SE 8th ST Suite 200 Bellevue WA 98004 Office: (425) 344-5905 Direct Line (425) 412-3653 Website JeffSellsFast.com E-mail [email protected]

Statement If your home is currently listed with a real estate broker, this is not a solicitation of that listing.

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Real Estate Services Proposal

Prepared Especially for:

Jeff Schumacher

Prepared by:

Jeff Schumacher Real Estate Broker

RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.

11555 SE 8th ST Suite 200 Bellevue WA 98004 Office: (425) 344-5905 Direct Line (425) 412-3653 Website JeffSellsFast.com E-mail [email protected]

Statement If your home is currently listed with a real estate broker, this is not a solicitation of that listing.

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Jeff Schumacher

Dear :

Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to present the enclosed proposal for real estate services. I appreciate the time you spent with me outlining the criteria for your new home. You will receive competent and professional service when you select me and RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc. to assist you in your search for a new home. We have assisted many families in this area in their search for their ideal home. I hope you will select me as your agent in this very important transaction.

This proposal includes information on me and RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc. that will confirm my qualifications.

Sincerely,

Jeff Schumacher

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RE

/

MAX

vs. the Industry

RE/MAX is #1 in U.S. market share. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

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Why Choose

RE

/

MAX?

The real estate network that has the most competitive

advantages to offer homebuyers and sellers will be an industry leader. RE/MAX is that leader. Thanks to its global network and stellar reputation, it's no wonder people turn to RE/MAX when they embark on the homebuying or selling process.

When you look for the highest quality real estate service, look to a RE/MAX Agent. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

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More than 40 Years "Above the Crowd

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RE/MAX – now an established industry leader - celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2013 and looks ahead to even greater real estate achievements in the years to come. Whether you're in the homebuying process or looking to sell, choose a RE/MAX Agent. When you choose a RE/MAX Agent, you'll have a real estate agent for life.

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The Sign That Brings You Home

®

The red-over-white-over-blue RE/MAX yard sign and your RE/MAX agent lead you to properties in areas in which you'll want to live and work. If you want to sell your property, the RE/MAX yard sign attracts those in the homebuying process. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

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Advertising

Extensive advertising by individual RE/MAX agents, combined with national television advertising and broad Internet exposure, inspires buyers and sellers to seek out RE/MAX Agents. When you list your home with a RE/MAX agent, it will receive wide exposure.

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The RE/MAX Balloon Logo

The red, white and blue RE/MAX Balloon, with its “Above the Crowd®_{" slogan, is one of the most}

recognizable business logos in the world. RE/MAX boasts a global fleet of more than 100 Hot Air Balloons, that make thousands of appearances each year.

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The Hometown Experts with a

World of Experience

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International Regions

Wondering where can you find millions of property listings around the world in one place? You've come to the right place. The RE/MAX property listings search connects you to our international regions around the globe, where you can find the right house in just minutes. It's no wonder that nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

With a few clicks of your mouse, you'll be transported to island getaways, European villas, Aussie lofts and much more using this comprehensive property listings map. As you can see, RE/MAX is truly a global network, with a presence in more than 90 countries on six continents. Your property listings search on remax.com makes the home search process easier than ever.

RE/MAX Around the World

The colored areas on this map represent regions where RE/MAX does business. You never know where your next buyer might come from.

Jeff Schumacher

Office: (425) 344-5905 Direct Line (425) 412-3653 Website JeffSellsFast.com E-mail [email protected]

Statement If your home is currently listed with a real estate broker, this is not a solicitation of that listing.

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History of

RE

/

MAX

Dave and Gail Liniger founded RE/MAX in Denver, Colo., in 1973, prompted by their dissatisfaction with the way real estate business was conducted at the time.

Most real estate offices used the commission-split system, requiring sales professionals to forfeit half of their commissions to their brokers in exchange for an office environment and company services. The top producers contributed the most to the operation's overhead, thus supporting the amateur, part-time and low-producing agents. Support services were lacking in quality.

The Linigers wanted to change all that.

They believed that to attract and retain the best agents, brokers must offer maximum compensation, advanced support services and the freedom to succeed. Agents would share office overhead and pay management fees, and in return receive a wide variety of real estate services and more control over their business.

The strategy worked.

In every year since 1999, nobody in the world has sold more real estate than RE/MAX. The network has a presence in more than 90 countries around the world.

The most significant growth for RE/MAX in recent years has come from expansion into Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe and South America. RE/MAX takes proven techniques and adapts them to local markets, thereby developing a series of tools that real estate professionals find invaluable.

Some of the innovative services created by RE/MAX to help its members become ever more professional and successful include:

� An international agent-to-agent referral network

� Advanced training courses, both

on-demand online and in the classroom, via RE/MAX University

� State-of-the-art technological tools and Internet and extranet websites

� Television advertising campaigns that reach millions of viewers across the United States

� RE/MAX has a 40 year history of stable leadership, which continues today

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Why Choose

Buyer Representation?

Until recently, real estate agents always represented the seller, not the buyer, in

real estate transactions. Even that real estate agent who drove you from house to

house looking at properties was not working on your behalf. By law, the agent

was always required to get the highest price and best terms possible — FOR

THE SELLER!

Recent market developments have caused all this to change, as more and more

real estate agents and companies are offering to represent the buyer in the real

estate transaction. You can now have an agent specifically committed to

representing you, from the initial selection of properties, to the contract

negotiations, to the settlement table.

More than one million people in the United

States are licensed to sell real estate. Of those

licensees, very few are Buyer Representatives.

Consumer advocacy groups have endorsed

such representation, and licensing laws in

virtually every state are now being reformed to

enable and encourage representation for the

buyer.

Whether you’re a first time buyer or an experienced buyer, it is good to know

that your real estate agent has your best interests in mind as you select a home.

Jeff Schumacher

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First Time Buyers

You've picked a great time to buy your first home. You can enjoy peace of mind working with RE/MAX, the industry leader in experience and service. Here are some tips to help you with the process of becoming your own landlord.

� Prequalify for a loan

Being prequalified for a loan determines how much house you can afford. It also allows you to move more swiftly when you find the right house, especially when you aren't the only interested buyer.

� Shop for mortgage rates and terms

A difference of even half a percentage point can make a huge difference in how much you pay over the life of a loan. For example, the difference in the monthly payment on a $100,000 mortgage at 5.5 percent vs. 5 percent is about $35 per month. Over 30 years, that's $12,600.

� Using a buyer agent

A buyer agent is legally responsible for representing the buyer's interest in a real estate transaction. Generally, the buyer agent is compensated by the seller at the time you purchase a new home. There are some limitations to using a buyer agent, however. Before you decide, have a REALTOR®

explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a buyer agent.

� Features that help or hurt resale value

In some areas, a swimming pool actually detracts from a home's value and makes the home harder to sell. In neighborhoods with two-car, attached garages, a single-car or detached garage may impact the home sale and future value. Your REALTOR®

can point out features that hurt, as well as those which help, resale value.

� Rate the houses you tour

After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn't like. Develop a rating system which will help you narrow the field down to the house that's the best for you.

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House Hunting

Buying a home can be a particularly stressful and trying experience, but it will be much smoother for consumers who relax and take their time during the search for a house.

One of the key issues that will arise during the whole process involves knowing exactly how much to pay for a property. To prepare, house-hunters should take careful notes on each property's marketing data such as selling price, price changes, length of time the home has been on the market and a difference in list and sale price. This will enable the potential buyer to get a better feel for what is a good deal and what is not. Although looking at a number of houses is a good idea, buyers should be ready to seize the perfect home when they see it – even if it is just the first or second one that they encounter. For buyers who have their doubts, however, revisiting the property several times can ease the jitters, as can a thorough and professional inspection of the entire property.

In addition, making the transaction contingent upon a property appraisal that matches the purchase price can greatly help buyers avoid paying too much for a home. Home-seekers should also keep in close contact with their agent, as this will also make the process less stressful.

Finally, buyers should have high expectations at the start, but be ready to make compromises eventually. There is no such thing as the "perfect home." However, with a little give and take, buyers should be able to find a house that comes close to meeting all of their needs and desires.

Jeff Schumacher

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Home Finders’ Profile

Requirements For Your Home Purchase:

Desired Area(s): ____________________________ New or Existing: ________________________ Acceptable Style(s): _________________________ Square Feet: ____________________________ Price Range: _______________________________ Lot Size: _______________________________ Bedrooms: _______________ Features Required: ________________________________________ Bathrooms: ______________ Features Required: ________________________________________ Other Requirements: ________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

Current Housing Information:

Address: __________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Approximate Value: _________________________ Estimated Equity: _______________________ Down Payment Available: ____________________ Progress of Sale: _______________________

Family Information:

Children: ___________________________________________________________________________ Employer: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Commute Time: _____________________ Employer: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Commute Time: _____________________

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Action Plan

To Find Your Home

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Complete the ideal home survey sheet.

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Complete the financial information questionnaire.

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Indicate criteria for community selection or specify specific communities.

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I will complete a mortgage qualification report and review it with you.

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We will review the ideal home and community criteria and reconcile that

with the mortgage qualification if necessary.

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I will search the MLS and other sources available to me in order to prepare

a list of candidate properties.

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I will set up appointments to see the selected homes.

The remaining plan of action will depend upon our

success with the initial list of candidate properties. We

will either proceed to the settlement process if we find

the right home during our initial search, or continue

to monitor the market in the

event that we were unable

to find the right home from

those currently available for

sale.

Jeff Schumacher Office: (425) 344-5905 Direct Line (425) 412-3653 Website JeffSellsFast.com E-mail [email protected]

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Put an Experienced Buyer

Representative to Work for You

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Property Search

Your buyer representative will appraise your criteria for a house and neighborhood, then search for properties that fit those specifications. Your buyer representative will set appointments for showings and monitor the market as new listings become available.

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Market Data

Market value is determined by many factors, including the availability of similar properties at competitive prices, location, condition, and most of all the price that a knowledgeable buyer is willing to pay. Your buyer representative will provide market data to help you establish an offering price.

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Purchase Offer

There may be other considerations besides price that are equally important in structuring a purchase offer. The terms and conditions of the offer, amount of deposit and possession date are likely to be factors when an offer is made. Your buyer representative will help in your preparation of a purchase offer.

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Negotiating

When a purchase offer is made, the sellers may be concerned with certain aspects, including the ability of the purchasers to fulfill their agreement, the terms and conditions of the offer, the breakdown of closing costs between buyer and seller and even the motivations and lifestyle of the prospective new owners! Your buyer representative will help structure a negotiating strategy that will create the desired result, a new home.

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Handling Details

A lot has to happen between signing the purchase offer and moving into a new house. Your buyer representative will attend to the details and keep you in touch with the transaction each step of the way.

Sellers list their homes with real estate agents to ensure professional representation throughout the home selling process. As a buyer, you deserve the same kind of service!

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The Services You Will Receive

� We will help you determine the required characteristics of your new home.

� We will identify available homes that meet your criteria whether they are listed by RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc. or another Realtor.

� We will provide you with information on

communities, schools, churches and any other area characteristics you need.

� We will determine the maximum mortgage amount you qualify for.

� We will advise you of the financing options available to you.

� We will give you an estimate of the cash required for purchase.

� We will research past appreciation rates for the communities you are considering.

� We will meet with you periodically to review progress.

� We will help you inspect the property prior to settlement.

� We will advise you on the preparation of an offer.

� We will monitor progress toward closing when your contract is accepted.

� We will immediately advise you of events that may threaten closing.

� We will stay in contact with the listing agent to make sure things are proceeding smoothly.

� We will attend the settlement with you.

Jeff Schumacher

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Real Estate Broker

Jeff Schumacher

RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc

First time buyers, sellers, home buyers, and investors. Residential and Commercial specialization

Free home cumulative market analysis I am a FULL TIME Broker for you.

Our RE/MAX team is consistently in the top 1% Nationally.

RE/MAX is designed for the top Realtors in the business. RE/MAX Realtors in USA close 85 % more transactions. RE/MAX dominates national real estate TV advertising. RE/MAX has been in business for over 40 years.

Sales leadership awards

Washington State leader of the year 2005

WA State sales leader of the year 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 Elite Supreme international sales club 2011.

I am a member of these ethical organizations.

Seattle King County Association of Realtors Washington State Association of Realtors National Association of Realtors

Commercial Brokers Association

Personal:

Married to Mariana and we have been blessed with two daughters. I enjoy hiking, weightlifting, sports, boating, and church.

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Business References

Richard Liggins 206-290-2114 Sam Danziger 908-246-4502 Rogelio Garcia 206-669-6039 Mark Taisipic 206-304-3364 Poonam Gounder 206-778-2163 Jeff Hanson 425-760-0218 Jag Gill 425-879-0476

Clayton Lee Culver 425-301-4696

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Michael Itzka 425-350-1744 Roman Kiryanov 425-786-5465 Aparna Kondaboina 425-246-5028 Louis Mahre 206-354-0752 Roy Tushar 979-587-2745 Jeff Schumacher Office: (425) 344-5905 Direct Line (425) 412-3653 Website JeffSellsFast.com E-mail [email protected]