Home Buyer Advice: Interviewing Buyer’s Agents, by Bill Bodouva, ABR

Finding an Experienced Buyer’s Agent, ABR

You’ll have many questions when you’re ready to start your home search, all of which are addressed in the articles hyperlinked to this page. This page specifically addresses the Importance of Agent Selection, the level of specialized knowledge to expect from each agent, up-to-date buyer agency resources and critically important: “Proof of Experience they’ve successfully represented home buyers before! Confirming this is Your responsibility and the single most impactful “due diligence” question of your home search. Agent’s closed sales are easily accessible, pros like me will be pleased you asked.

First Step for Home Buyers:

Google search: “Buyer’s Agent, Buyer’s Representative, Buyer Broker” Real Estate in Port Washington, NY or the town(s) your considering. You’ll see me,Bill Bodouva, Jr.  the REBAC 2017 Hall of Fame Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) when searching Homes for Sale in Port Washington, NY or Real Estate in Port Washington, NY, Sands Point, Manhasset, Great Neck, Kings Point, Roslyn and the Brookville’s, NY. where I’m the most experienced buyer’s broker and have dominated in these areas for decades. But advertising can be misleading, with serious adverse effects to you, so I’m providing you with the info you need to make an informed decision. Spoiler alert: ABR is the only buyer rep who has been trained, tested, has important everchanging legal and market resources and must prove past-experience of successfully representing at least 5 home buyers. The LIBOR local CBR designation does Not require Any Buyer Experience! As 2017 #1 Top Producing Hall of Fame ABR in New York State (only 2 HOF ABR in NYS) decades of Experience is one of the most valuable assets I offer. Experience ranges from negotiation skills and protecting my clients, to their offers being accepted by listing agents because they know that “All of My Contracts Close;” because of my extensive experience.

Experience Is Imperative and should be Mandatory!

Therefore, whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Port Washington, NY or anywhere in New York State, Contact Bill Bodouva, your Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) and Hall of Fame REBAC Realtor, affiliated and endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®. Take a moment to read the information that support my statements. Click: The requirements of ABR vs. CBR that support my statements. Click: Bill’s Professional Profile


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ADVICE: Reduce Real Estate Taxes – Grieve Real Estate Taxes in Sands Point NY

Expert Advice: How to Grieve Taxes – Homeowners in Sands Point NY, Port Washington NY and the Town of North Hempstead: Are your property taxes higher than your neighbors? Real Estate Broker, Builder and lifetime resident, Bill Bodouva can help…

There are many law firms, attorneys and appraisers who offer Tax Grievance services with standard fees ranging from 50% to 33% of “your savings;” their “free service, only pay if your taxes are reduced,” can be very expensive!

As a consistent, top producing real estate broker, builder and 40-year resident of Sands Point, NY., Port Washington NY., and Manhasset, NY. Bill Bodouva has dealt with most of these firms, is familiar with the grievance process and wants you to benefit from his experience. There are two attainable goals each homeowner is entitled to:  1. Successfully Reduce your Taxes  2. Retain the lion’s share of the reduction; your savings = your money.

Who does Bill recommend? As always, Bill only recommends top-rated, business owners or top producers who he’s successfully worked with before. For taxes, it’s Dan Aarons, principal of Aarons & Associates, Inc. real estate appraisers. They provide professional services, excellent results and they offer a discounted “flat fee rate” to My current, past and future clients!

Grievance Timeline for Nassau County, NY:

• August through December: file your grievance application w Aarons.
• January & February: applications submitted to County and/or Villages.
• June through November: Aarons receives the results.
• Repeat this process annually until reductions cease.

Pricing is based upon the property’s total assessed value:

• Under $1,000,000: …………………….. $300.00
• $1,000,000 to $2,000,000: ……… $400.00
• $2,000,000 and above: ……………… $500.00

Note: Homeowners in Sands Point NY. and some sections of Port Washington NY. if your taxes have never been grieved, you’re almost guaranteed a tax reduction, contact Bill for details; it’s money in the bank!

Bill Bodouva, Jr. Cell/Text: 516-815-6600 Email: [email protected]

Credentials and Memberships

National Association of Realtors, Hall of Fame Realtor Bill Bodouva, monitors the milestones of your transaction. With 34 years of experience as a project manager, he skillfully avoids issues by trimming the sails when necessary. Your Sale and Purchase transactions will run concurrently, and close on the same day; Bill schedules and coordinates all parties for both transactions.

DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS 

  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative, ABR
  • Broker Price Opinion Resource, BPOR
  • Certified International Property Specialist, CIPS
  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CLHMS
  • Internet E-Marketing Specialist, ePRO
  • Designated National Relocation Specialist, Global Luxury
  • Certified International Relocation Specialist, CARTUS – SIRVA
  • Real Estate Transaction Coordinator, RETC
  • Resort Second Property Specialist, RSPS
  • Certified Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource, SFR
  • Seniors Real Estate Specialist, SRES
  • Seller’s Representative Specialist, SRS

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS 

  • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and GLOBAL LUXURY
  • The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing – Million Dollar Guild
  • The National Association of REALTORS – NAR
  • The Real Estate Buyer’s Agency Council – REBAC
  • Real Estate Business Institute – REBI
  • Certified International Property Specialist Group – CIPS
  • The Long Island Board of REALTORS – LIBOR
  • The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, NY – MLSLI
  • New York State Association of Realtors NYSAR
  • Manhasset Port Washington Real Estate Board – MP Network
  • The Asian Real Estate Association of America – AREAA

AWARDS 

  • 2017 Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award
  • 2017 Top Producer Listing & Buyer’s Broker, CBRB Long Island & Queens NY
  • 2017 REBAC “Hall of Fame” Accredited Buyer’s Representative, ABR
  • 2017 Top Producer Award International Relocation Buyer Representative ABR
  • 2016 Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite Award
  • 2016 Award for the Highest Historical Land Sale on Long Island, NY.

William “Bill” Bodouva, Jr. as an experienced businessman with a clear understanding of the real estate industry; he knows exactly how to achieve your goals. Home Buyer or Homeowner, Bill will negotiate the Highest Sale Price with Least Days on the Market for his Listing/Seller Clients, and the Lowest Purchase Price and Best Terms for his Buyer Clients. Bill establishes your timeline and monitors the milestones of your single or dual transactions; “Bill flawlessly Coordinates Simultaneous, Sell then Buy Transactions.”