I have two goals for every client:
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- Save them money.
- Give service beyond their expectations.
For Buyers
- The buyers pay zero in agent commissions.
- I give clients $500 from my commission.
For Sellers
- I give full real estate services at a reduced commission.
- I pay for a listing appraisal to help determine pricing.
- I pay for professional photography.
What People Are Saying About Tim
“I have bought and sold 8 homes in the past 10 years. In most cases I have had the feeling that I was just another listing or buyer. Then I found Tim Carver! What a difference!
“I have never before felt that the agent really cared about anything but his or her commission. With Tim I knew that my needs were top on his list of priorities. I would never do business with any other realtor period! Truly a breath of fresh air!”
Craig Anderson, Layton UT
“Tim kept his eye open for us and found us exactly what we wanted. So well informed. Right on top of things. Follows through on everything. Doesn’t drop you after the sale.”
George and Lori Humbert, Layton UT
“Tim was friendly, professional, had a lot of patience and knew the area very well. We found him to be a man of great integrity and honesty which is hard to find when coming into an area not knowing anyone or where to start.
“We had a great experience and would recommend him to anyone.”
Curt and Sue Tingey, Fruit Heights UT
“I was looking for a real estate investment property. Tim had immediate prospects available. He negotiated a very favorable purchase price in a popular location.
“Making a place “renter ready” is not always simple. Tim has been instrumental in guiding repairs and improvements to make the property a valuable investment in the long term. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive. You truly can’t find a better real estate professional!”
Blake Webster – Kaysville UT
“We would highly recommend Tim Carver to anyone who may have a need for an extremely trusted, capable and caring sales professional. We promise he will not disappoint.”
Vance and Louenda Downs, Layton UT
“Tim is very personable and down to earth. He was diligent and patient in helping us find the right option for our family. We never felt pressured to make a quick decision which is far too common with Realtors. He knows his stuff and has lots of experience. I would recommend him every time!”
Blake and Paige Head, Syracuse UT
Areas of Expertise
Buying
Tim’s background in construction and remodeling helps clients find homes that are well-built and safe. He has lived in both Davis County and Weber County and has insights into great places to live. He is also well-versed in first time home buyer grants.
Selling
Clients are appreciative for Tim’s insights into helping them prepare their home for selling. He provides a free service of having an interior decorator provide suggestions for clients in staging their home.
Investing
Tim has completed more than 30 hours of additional training to receive certification as a Certified Investment Agent Specialist. He has helped numerous clients find properties that provide an excellent ROI.
Pros and Cons of Using a Realtor
Buying
PROS
Always use a Realtor when you’re a buyer! Why? You never pay for their services! Their commission is ALWAYS paid by the seller of the home. So why not use them for:
- Finding the home
- Contacting the listing agent
- Arranging home tours
- Making an offer
- Negotiating the deal
- Paperwork
- Arranging the inspection
- Negotiating needed repairs
- Working with a title company
- And LOTS more.
Cons
Nope, there aren’t any (unless you hire an ineffective Realtor)
Selling
PROS
- Selling Price: Are you comfortable guessing? Zillow does not know what a home is worth because Utah is a non-disclosure state (sale price of homes is not public knowledge). But a Realtor has access to those stats and can give you a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) to give you a MUCH better sense of what your home should sell for.
- MLS Listing: Thousands of eyes can look at your listing DAILY. For Sale by Owners are very limited with their audience.
- Negotiating: A Realtor can help you get the most for your property while still being fair.
- Paper work: There is quite a bit of this.
- Needed repairs: What if the buyer asks for repairs after an inspection. What should you do and not do?
CONS
- Commission: Yes, you’ll need to pay a commission to both the buyer and seller Realtors. You COULD save a BUNCH of money if you sell your home on your own UNLESS . . . you sell it for less than you should. And LOTS of people do!
Investing
PROS
Not all Realtors are trained in this area so find one that knows:
- Great locations for rentals
- Rental rates
He/she should also be able to crunch the numbers and show you printouts of properties with:
- High cap rates
- High cash flows
- High cash-on-cash returns
CONS
No cons here.
Call me at 801-458-1048. I’d love to help you buy, sell and save!
Tim Carver
Realtor - Jody Deamer & Company